Continuous Job Order Contract Training is central to the success of any JOC Program.
Job Order Contract Training Formats
Regional, on-site, and virtual training for all JOC program participants and at at all levels ( introductory, advanced levels, refresher) best assures participation on impact. “Hands-on”, complete with training exercises associated with each topic greatly aids in retention and overall performance.
Introductory training generally includes an overall Introduction to Job Order Contracting principle and process. Introductory training for a specific JOC Program also includes similar information, but also provides attendess with hands-on use of the JOC software and associated documentation.
All JOC program participants participate, including cost estimators, project managers, purchasing, facilities management, etc.
Training should be mandatory, and scheduled annually, or more frequently if needed.
Course outlines, documentation, and certificates should be available for all training courses. Training content should be tailored to the participants and the specific JOC Program . For example, courses may focus upon line item cost estimating for Owner or Contractor cost estimators, and/or creating
independent government estimates for Owners.
Sample Job Order Contract Training Courses:
- Introduction to Job Order Contracting / LEAN Construction Delivery
– Management by Outcomes
– Key Characteristics
– Requirements - Introduction to Line Item Estimating
- Introduction to Cost Estimating
- JOC Software Getting Started
- JOC Software Advanced
- Job Order Contract Execution / Operations Manual Development
- Marketing a JOC Program
– Internal
– External (Contractors) - Individual Job Order Request / Request for Proposal Process
- Auditing a JOC Program
- How to Create a JOC RFI/RFP
- How to Evaluate JOC Contractors
- How to Create an Owner / Independent Government Estimate
- Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices
– Responsibilities
– Workflow
– Documentation
– Approval Process
– Audits
– Key Performance Indicators
– Small Business / MBE
• How to Create a JOC Estimate – Into & Advanced
– Appropriate level of detail
– Price versus non-prepriced items
– Hand-on Exercises
– Site visit planning
– Content/Documentation Packages - Owner/contractor communications/documentation
– Inspection reporting
– Deficiencies/corrective actions
– Signoff
– Payment
– Owner/Contractor Negotiations
– Problem-solving principles and tools
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