Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify issues relating to the landscape project
- Identify the goals and objectives of the project and discuss with the client
- Analyse landscape documentation to determine the nature and scope of the project
- Identify potential constraints to the success of the project
- Consider the environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works
- Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
- Maintain effective client liaison
- Clarify responsibilities of all parties involved in the project according to the contract
- Clarify procedures to vary the contract to the satisfaction of all stakeholders
- Identify emergency procedures according to contract terms and conditions
- Establish communication obligations in respect of the work program according to contractual obligations and sound business principles
- Develop work schedule
- Identify and document work schedules and timelines of operations in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel
- Identify resources required for the landscape project according to the contract and landscape design
- Identify and document quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service
- Establish key performance outcomes and indicators to measure performance of all operations and personnel
- Manage contractors
- Prepare standard contracts for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract
- Monitor progress of works against contract according to industry standards
- Identify, negotiate, implement and record variations
- Identify, rectify and record non-conforming elements of the contract
- Initiate progress payments and final payments according to the terms of contract
- Submit works for hand over