Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors

Civil & Structural Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

The successful delivery of projects relies not only on sound planning but also on the effective supervision of consultants and contractors. The Managing & Supervising Projects Training Course equips professionals with the tools and methods needed to manage third-party service providers, reduce risks, and ensure accountability across all stages of project execution. This Managing & Supervising Projects Course focuses on strengthening leadership, communication, and project control frameworks to improve outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all parties.
• Supervise and evaluate contractor and consultant performance.
• Use tools to manage scope, cost, time, quality, and risk effectively.
• Handle contract variations, claims, and disputes professionally.
• Strengthen collaboration to improve project outcomes.
• Apply leadership and communication strategies to enhance accountability.

Who Should Attend

The Managing & Supervising Projects Training Course is designed for professionals who oversee external contractors, consultants, or service providers. It is especially valuable for:

• Professionals
• Professionals in Construction Management
• Civil and structural engineers

Course Outline

Day 1 — Principles of Project and Contractor Management

• The Project Lifecycle: Overview and Stakeholder Interfaces
• Contractor and Consultant Roles within Project Delivery
• Key Supervision Challenges: Scope, Time, Cost, Quality
• Setting Clear Expectations and KPIs for Third Parties

Day 2 — Selecting, Mobilising & Managing Consultants and Contractors

• Best Practices in Tendering, Evaluation, and Selection
• Mobilisation Planning: Kick-off, Induction, and Compliance
• Communication Protocols and Meeting Cadence
• Tools for Monitoring and Reporting Performance

Day 3 — Performance Control and Risk Management

• Tracking Deliverables and Measuring Output Effectiveness
• Identifying Risks in Consultant and Contractor Delivery
• Managing Scope Changes, Delays, and Cost Escalation
• Reviewing Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance

Day 4 — Dispute Avoidance, Variation Management & Claim Resolution

• Handling Variations and Change Orders
• Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Dispute Triggers
• Understanding Claims: Extensions, Disruption, and Cost
• Negotiation Techniques and Conflict Resolution Skills

Day 5 — Contract Close-Out and Lessons Learned

• Managing Contract Completion and Final Deliverables
• Assessing Performance and Conducting Audits
• Formal Handover and Knowledge Transfer
• Lessons Learned and Feedback Loops

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
6–10 December 2026	Manama, Bahrain	Public	5 days	4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa civil and structural engineering courses cover?

The portfolio covers construction project management, structural design and analysis, concrete and steel technology, geotechnical and foundation engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM), quantity surveying and cost estimation, and site supervision and quality control.

Who should attend a civil or structural engineering course?

These courses suit civil and structural engineers, site and construction managers, project and resident engineers, quantity surveyors and cost estimators, QA/QC inspectors, and consultants or contractor staff delivering building and infrastructure projects.

How long are civil and structural engineering courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa civil and structural engineering courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can civil and structural engineering training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa civil and structural engineering course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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