Effective Contract Management: Tools and Techniques for Non-Project Managers

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar designed specifically for admins and office managers in the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Discover the importance of contract management and learn how mastering this skill can enhance your role and career prospects. This webinar will provide you with a comprehensive understanding and offer practical tools and techniques to streamline your processes and reduce risks.

What You’ll Learn:

• The fundamentals of contract management and its significance in the A/E/C industry.
• Key roles and responsibilities of contract managers and administrators.
• The stages of the contract lifecycle.
• Systems and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Real-life scenarios and case studies to illustrate successful contract management.
• Tips for effective communication, negotiation, and collaboration within your team.
• Career growth opportunities through mastering contract management skills.

Who Should Attend:

• Admins and office managers in the A/E/C industry looking to expand their skillset.
• Professionals interested in learning about contract management and its benefits.
• Anyone aiming to improve their organization’s operational and financial performance through effective contract management.

By the end of this webinar, you will have a solid understanding of contract management essentials, practical tools and techniques, and the knowledge to apply these skills in your daily roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of effective contract management and advance your career!

• Date & Time: July 17^th, 2024 from 12pm – 1pm (Pacific)
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Platform: Virtual via Zoom
• Cost: Free for SDA Members / $15 for Nonmembers

Register via the blue buttons below. Attendees of the live presentation will receive a Certificate of Attendance and a link to the recorded session.

Meet the Presenter:

Tom Owens has been representing clients for over 25 years. He is a construction and business lawyer with a strong background in design professional law and contract negotiation with a passion to help his clients build their businesses and negotiate good deals. Tom was an independent business person – electrical contractor – in the construction industry before he went to law school. Tom began in private practice representing construction owners and small businesses. He became General Counsel for a major multinational architecture firm early in his career. After 13 years with the architecture firm Tom transitioned back to private practice. His clients are predominately design professionals and independent business people or their companies.

Tom has drafted and negotiated numerous design professional contracts from stadia, hospitals and corporate headquarters to small tenant improvements and remodels. He has participated in negotiating several integrated project delivery contracts. Tom brings his strong negotiation skills to his role as Mediator. He has worked with firms with staffs as large as 30,000 and as small as two.