Contract Monitoring & Estate Maintenance
| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 100,000 | USD 1,300 |
| Location | Duration | Non-Kenyan Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 5 Days | USD 550 |
| Register |
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Contract Monitoring & Estate Maintenance
About the Course
This course equips facilities, estate, and project professionals with the knowledge and skills to
monitor contracts effectively and manage estate maintenance programs. Participants will develop
the ability to oversee service delivery against contractual obligations, manage maintenance
schedules, and ensure that estates and infrastructure are maintained to the required standards of
safety, quality, and compliance.
Target Participants
- ● Estate and facilities managers
- ● Contract managers and administrators
- ● Property and asset management professionals
- ● Infrastructure and maintenance officers
- ● Procurement and supply chain professionals
- ● Government and public sector estate officers
What You Will Learn
- ● Understand the principles of contract management and monitoring
- ● Review and interpret contracts and service level agreements
- ● Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations
- ● Manage variations, claims, and disputes in contracts
- ● Develop and implement estate maintenance programmes
- ● Apply planned and preventive maintenance principles
- ● Conduct estate condition assessments and surveys
- ● Manage compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements
- ● Report on contract and maintenance performance
- ● Apply best practices in estate lifecycle management
Course Duration
- ● Face-to-face workshops: 5 days
- ● Virtual Training: 7 days
- ● LMS: Self-paced learning
Course Outline
Foundations of Contract Management
- ● What is contract management and why it matters
- ● Types of contracts used in estate and maintenance contexts
- ● Key contractual terms, conditions, and obligations
- ● The contract management lifecycle
- ● Roles and responsibilities in contract management
Reviewing and Interpreting Contracts
- ● Reading and understanding contract documents
- ● Service level agreements: structure and key clauses
- ● Performance standards and key performance indicators
- ● Payment terms, penalties, and incentives
- ● Variation clauses and change management provisions
Monitoring Contractor Performance
- ● Setting up a contract monitoring framework
- ● Tools and techniques for performance monitoring
- ● Conducting site inspections and performance reviews
- ● Managing poor performance and issuing notices
- ● Escalation, dispute resolution, and contract remedies
Estate Maintenance Planning
- ● Principles of estate and infrastructure maintenance
- ● Types of maintenance: reactive, planned, and preventive
- ● Developing an estate maintenance plan and schedule
- ● Prioritising maintenance activities and resources
- ● Lifecycle costing and capital maintenance planning
Compliance, Health, and Safety in Estate Maintenance
- ● Statutory compliance requirements for estates
- ● Health and safety legislation in maintenance environments
- ● Permit-to-work systems and safe working procedures
- ● Managing contractor health and safety on site
- ● Conducting compliance audits and inspections
Reporting and Performance Improvement
- ● Contract and maintenance reporting frameworks
- ● KPIs and dashboards for estate performance
- ● Managing maintenance budgets and costs
- ● Continuous improvement in contract and estate management
- ● Lessons learned and best practice sharing
Training Approach
This course will be delivered through a coaching-first approach that goes beyond traditional
instruction. Whether in our Nairobi classroom, live virtual cohorts, or through our White Label
LMS, participants engage in a safe and nonjudgmental learning environment designed for
meaningful transformation.
We focus on the individual behind the professional title, connecting with the heart before
training the mind. This approach encourages reflection, practical application, and deeper
engagement, ensuring that learning is not only understood but also internalized and applied with
confidence.
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, recognizing their
knowledge and practical competence.
Customized Training Solutions
This course can also be delivered as a tailor-made program, designed to address the specific
needs, priorities, and operational challenges of your organization.