From the date that a project deed is executed, effective contract management will ensure that the project objectives are delivered. As section 3.2 outlines, the project director during the procurement phase will generally remain engaged on the project during the construction phase to manage the design and construction process. Usually the project director role transitions to the contract director role, once commercial acceptance has been achieved and the project is in steady-state operations.
A reference to the project director in this chapter should be taken as a reference to the person responsible for managing the project on behalf of the government party during the construction phase, whether that means the project director or a separate person in the role of contract director.
The project's advisers and the commercial manager from the procurement phase should be available to the procurement team in the construction phase to clarify contractual matters. Additionally, the project director should be aware of the delegations relating to the project and that relevant parties are adhering to these delegations.
Governance structures, such as the steering committee, are likely to remain in place throughout the project, including during the construction phase. The contract administration plan must be prepared and approved by the portfolio Minister in consultation with the Treasurer within 60 days of financial close.