Contract Admin Level 1 Flashcards
Who is the contract administrator under the different JCT and NEC forms?
- JCT uses the contract administrator
- except when it’s a JCT D&B project, it uses the Employer’s Agent
- NEC uses the Project Manager
Who are the parties to a JCT SBC?
The employer and contractor
Who are the parties to an NEC contract?
The client and contractor
What are the general obligations of the Employer under a construction contract?
What are the general obligations of the Contractor?
How does a Contract Administrator role differ from that of an Employer’s Agent?
Contract Administrator - administers what the contract says, managing the contract between both the employer and the contractor. The role starts when the construction contract is signed.
Employer’s Agent - acts on behalf of the employer on all matters. The role starts much earlier than that of the contract administrator, typically during the tendering stage.
What is the role of an NEC PM and the NEC Supervisor?
Project Manager - the named person within the Contract Data who will administer the contract on behalf of the client and is the designated authority to issue all instructions, notifications and other communications required under the contract
Supervisor - their sole responsibility is to check for compliance to the Scope and check defects, and is independent to the project manager
What are the different pricing options under a construction contract?
What JCT / NEC contracts are re-measurable and which are reimbursable?
Re-measurable
Reimbursable:
- NEC ECC Option E
- NEC ECC Option F
What are the different certificates on a typical JCT / NEC contract?
- interim payment cert
- final account cert
- practical completion cert
- defects liability cert
What is the difference between a quantity surveyor and contract administrator?
A QS primarily focuses on managing the costs & financial aspects of construction projects.
In contrast, a CA is responsible for administering the contract itself, ensuring compliance with the contract.
