Contract Management for Construction and Infrastructure Projects
Program Length
5 Days
Program Dates
In-Person (Live)
Learn with peers in a classroom setting.
Online (Live)
Learn with peers in real-time online environment.
Certificate
Designed as a deeper learning experience for all professionals, certificates are intensive, practice-based programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.
Contract Management for Construction and Infrastructure Projects
Program Directors
Andrew Wong
Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Nick Boutselis
Director, Global Compliance, Strategy & Construction, BMO
Eligible for
Signing the contract is not the end, it’s the beginning.
Once you or your organization have entered into a contract and put the management building blocks in place, you need to ensure that you are properly equipped to manage its implementation and handle all of the problems that may come up during its lifecycle.
In this OsgoodePD program, you will gain valuable insights from legal and contract management experts about assessing and managing risk, and tips for minimizing risk and maximizing performance. You will gain substantive knowledge and the practical skills needed to execute an efficient, and cost-effective contract management process.
This intensive, five-day certificate will give you the tips and strategies you need to address some of the most challenging and complex situations that can negatively impact your contract management process.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Learn the essentials of lifecycle risk and performance management, including:
Identifying potential risks and how to control them in maximally cost-effective ways
Recognizing all of the pre-contract considerations that affect contract management – what you need to look out for
Evaluating contract performance
Handling changes to contract including amendments and changes in circumstances
Monitoring implementation of the contract and remedy performance issues
Ensuring everyone is on the same page: alignment and governance of the internal legal, commercial, procurement, technical and administration teams
There will be ample opportunity for discussion of practical issues with colleagues and program faculty.
Who Should Attend
Contract/Project Managers
Directors/Managers, Contract and Legal Services
Contract Analysts/Specialists
Contract Registration Coordinators
Contract Administrators
Faculty
Program Directors
Andrew Wong
Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Nick Boutselis
Director, Global Compliance, Strategy & Construction, BMO
Instructors
Antoine Aurelis
Vice President, Expert Services, Lakeland Consulting Inc.
Lia Bruschetta
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Carly Fidler
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Michelle Hubbard
Contracts Manager, Bird Construction
Paul Ivanoff
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Daniel Josiah
Vice President, Contracts & Commercial, Lakeland Consulting Inc.
Michael Marano
Sourcing Director, JLL
Niguel A.D. Mousseau
Senior Counsel, Aecon Group Inc.
Jillian Newsome
Senior Vice President, P1 Consulting Inc.
Adam Peacey
Global Initiatives PMO Head, Corporate Real Estate, BMO Financial Group
Amee Sandhu
Senior Legal Counsel, Alstom
Rocco Sebastiano
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Rachel Stack
Department Manager, Strategic Commercial Negotiations, Bruce Power L.P.
Dr. Melanie Stevenson
Professional Writing Consultant
Eric Menezes
Project Manager, City of Vaughan (2021 Online Participant)
“The program was extremely useful with a lot of very relevant data provided. Downloadable material will be very handy for future reference.”
Agenda
Please Note
The information below is from the earlier 2025 iteration of this certificate. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
An overview of key issues affecting contract management from the earliest stages:
Risk Management
Pre-contractual identification of risk in the design, construction and operation/maintenance of the project
Making efficient use of a Risk Register to quantify risk and properly allocate risk to the appropriate project participant
Understanding how risk allocation choices impact price, time, quality and control
Recognizing how the allocation of risk should be reflected in how the contract is drafted
Project Delivery System and Contract
Types of project delivery systems
Ensuring the project delivery system and contract are consistent with the allocation of risk
The various standard form contracts for use with each project delivery system
Owner-prepared forms of contract
Recognizing the different roles of the participants depending on the terms and conditions of the contract
Procurement
RFP versus Call for Tenders
Owner and contract obligations
The Contract
Comprehensive review of the key legal and commercial provisions:
Contract price and time
Scope of work
Incentives
Self-help remedies
Security
Insurance
Delays
Unknown conditions
Indemnity
Dispute resolution
Termination rights
Limit of liability
A closer look at some of the most problematic areas of contract administration and management:
Changes in the work
Payment certification
Reports dealing with cost
Schedule and performance
Claims
Procedure for testing and commissioning
Certification of substantial performance and total completion including contract close-out
Contract governance
Master service agreements and purchase orders
Nuts & Bolts – RFP Evaluation Process
How to effectively evaluate proposals
Owner obligations arising from procurements
Internal procurement policy
Bid prices exceed budget – what can the owner do?
Negotiation and Communication – Strategies and Best Practices
Commercial contract strategy
Relationship building and management
Identifying all legal, commercial and technical issues
Internal risk review process and senior management approval, and signing of contract
Contract Kick-Off Meeting
Introductions
Documents submitted by Contractor prior to the start of work
Overview of forms and the process for contract management and administration
Master Service Agreements
Use of a master service agreement: Why?
Key considerations for negotiation and use of a master service agreement
Performance and Contract Management
Key tools and considerations
Contract Governance and Client Management
Oversight of the contract and performance of the work
Substitution of registrants is permitted prior to the start date of the program. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 21 days prior to the start of the program. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $250 administrative fee will apply per person. Within 7 days of the program start date, no refund is available. Payment is required to receive access to the program.
We will make every effort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University’s and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.
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To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must attend all program days (whether live and/or by archive) and successfully complete the post-program online assessment.
Sarah Dammermann
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (2018)
“This was exactly what I was hoping for. Multiple topics taught by a range of experts all of which I have found informative and applicable to my job.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the earlier 2025 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
A combination of live in-person and asynchronous online learning.
Online (Blended)
All online; combination of live and asynchronous learning.
Apr 17, 24 & May 1, 8 & 14, 2026
Online (Blended)
All online; combination of live and asynchronous learning.
5 Modules
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