The Osgoode Certificate in Contract Management for Construction and Infrastructure Projects

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Once you’ve entered into a contract, you need to ensure that you are properly equipped to handle all of the problems that may come up during the life of that contract. In this interactive and practical program, you will hear from experts and develop both your substantive knowledge and practical skills to deliver and execute an efficient, productive and time-saving contract management process.

Topics include:

• Before the contract: Risk management
  • Identifying potential risks and how they might impact your project
  • Recognizing risk areas in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of your project
• Negotiating and communicating with vendors
  • Overall strategies, styles and techniques when communicating and negotiating with the vendor
  • How to best handle any potential changes to the contract including amendments and changes in circumstances
  • How to monitor implementation of the contract and address any performance issues
• Alignment of the internal legal, commercial, procurement, technical and administration teams – the importance of making sure everyone is on the same page

Faculty

Program Directors

• Andrew Wong, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
• Nick Boutselis, Global Compliance, Strategy & Construction, Royal Bank of Canada

• Nick Boutselis, Global Compliance, Strategy and Construction, Royal Bank of Canada
• Carly Fidler, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
• Yonni Fushman, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Aecon Group Inc.
• Joel Heard, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
• Manoj Kurup, Program Manager, Royal Bank of Canada
• Wendy Law, Deputy City Solicitor, Municipal Law, City of Mississauga
• Michael Marano, Sourcing Director, JLL
• Louise Panneton, President, P1 Consulting Inc.
• Adam Peacey, Senior Program Manager, Corporate Real Estate, Royal Bank of Canada
• Rory Roberts ,Founder and Chairman, INTECH Risk Management Inc.
• Rocco Sebastiano, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
• Jennifer Tuer, Senior Legal Counsel, Bruce Power
• Andrew Wong, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Agenda

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Fees

Fees include attendance, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments for each of the 5 days of the program. The price does not include accommodations. Please inquire about group discounts and financial assistance. Fees paid by individuals are eligible for a tuition tax credit. Dress is business casual.

Program Changes

We will make every effort to present the certificate program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the dates, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.

Certificate of Program Completion

In order to successfully complete the program and obtain an Osgoode Certificate in CERTIFICATE NAME, participants must attend all program modules and satisfactorily pass an online multiple-choice exam.

Substitutions, Cancellations and Refunds

Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. 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 program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $150 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.

Technical Support

In the event you experience technical difficulties, please contact opdsupport@osgoode.yorku.ca for assistance.

FAQs

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Program Details

Questions on program registration?
Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact:
Stéphane McRoberts
smcroberts@osgoode.yorku.ca