All Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. While JOC is capable of delivering best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects, few programs are deployed using fundamental LEAN JOC best management practices.
Lean JOC
DOs
- Procure JOC products and support services on a firm, fixed fee basis. Services and software should be procured solely based upon quantity.
- Focus upon mutually beneficial outcomes for all participants and stakeholders
- Require initial and ongoing training for all participants
- Confirm that each project is an acceptable candidate for JOC
- Leverage enabling, shared technology providing Program Management, Project Management, Estimate Management, Proposal Management, Document Management, Internal communications versus email, Issue
- Follow a robust LEAN process and associated workflows, including Scope of Work via joint site visits
- Select appropriate JOC contractors and develop long-term relationships
- Monitor and assure full compliance
Don’ts
- Procure JOC products and services as a percent (%) of JOC construction volume
- Use joint simply to speed procurement, or bypass important procurement checks and balances
- Rely upon a JOC consultant to “manage a JOC Program” indefinitely.
- Accept lump sump contractors or subcontractor quotes
- Use “national average” unit price books with, or without location factors
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