Some clients are quite happy to manage the project themselves. However, on occasion, we are asked to assist with the running of the project, due to a number of reasons.
A Contract Administrator is usually appointed to manage the contract between the client and contractor and can be a less stressful option for a client. This ensures that both parties to the contract meet the obligations. Primarily this is more a responsibility for the contractor, which includes meeting standard of workmanship, choice of material, code of conduct, behaviour on-site and cost variations. As part of our role, we carry out the following duties:
- Carrying out periodic site visits
- Managing the work on behalf of the client
- Assessing payment valuations from the contractor
- Assessing contract variations
- Preparing a final snagging list of the work
- Signing the work off
- Negotiating the final account