PMN505 Project Procurement
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| Unit code: | PMN505 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | Completion of 192 credit points in current course or Admission to (EN71 or EN73 or EN74 or PM15 or PM20) |
| Equivalent(s): | PMQ505 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,720 |
| International unit fee | $5,472 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PMN505 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Completion of 192 credit points in current course or Admission to (EN71 or EN73 or EN74 or PM15 or PM20) |
| Equivalent: | PMQ505 |
| Coordinator: | Stephen Kajewski | s.kajewski@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit identifies the optimal procurement strategy for a project from a client’s perspective taking a strategic approach and positions procurement in the project lifecycle and provides the detail required to be an effective client or tenderer for projects. Further, this unit considers project procurement from a contractor and contract management perspective recognising that procurement is a strategic and systematic process of acquiring the necessary goods, services, and resources required to successfully initiate, execute, and complete a project. This vital aspect of project management involves planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure that the project's objectives are met within specified timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards. Effective project management procurement involves a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, risk assessment, contract management, and stakeholder collaboration.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and assess procurement strategies suitable for client projects.
- Investigate appropriate engagement strategies for First Nations project stakeholders.
- Plan ways to effectively manage project teams in the development and delivery of procurement strategies.
- Construct strategic contract matrices and associated tender selection and award processes for the execution phase of a project.
- Create contract and contractor management strategies for the execution phase of projects.
Content
This unit will cover:
- Project procurement strategies from the client’s perspective.
- Procurement of project goods and services.
- Indigenous and Torres Strait Island perspectives as they impact and are impacted by project procurement.
- Procurement strategies appropriate for the delivery of project sustainability goals.
- Common forms of contract.
- Public private partnerships and other collaborative forms of contract.
- Creation of contract matrices.
- Managing the contract and contractor.
- Procurement ethics.
- Working in teams.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn by engaging in the following:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
You will engage in both individual and group activities and assignments designed to develop a
theoretical understanding as well as progressively explore the application of those theories to
a range of 'real world' situations using topical case studies and scenarios drawn from a range
of perspectives and project environments.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Rubrics provided to show the expected standard for each criteria in an assessment
item. - Feedback comments on assignments returned to you via Canvas.
- Lecture and tutorial sessions providing extensive question and answer opportunities.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments in this unit:
- Project Procurement Strategy – this will develop your understanding of strategic procurement considerations and decisions from a client’s perspective for large-scale or mega-projects.
- Project Procurement Strategy Presentation - this will develop your skills in professional project presentation techniques.
- Contract Management Strategy – this will develop your understanding of important commercial and tactical contracting strategies and develop your skills in planning for the management of contractors during the delivery/execution phases of projects.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project Procurement Strategy
You will take on the role of project manager to propose a project procurement strategy to a client. The strategy will be developed in response to a case study of a large project incorporating Indigenous peoples' involvement and sustainability challenges.
This assessment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Project Procurement Strategy Presentation
Presentation (pitch) of the key recommendations from the report created for Assessment #1.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Contract Management Strategy
In small groups, you will take on the role of a project management team developing a contract management strategy for a case study project. The strategy will include a contract matrix, a contract and contractor management strategy, and appropriate resolution strategies for a contract issue.
You will also complete a teamwork evaluation survey to examine how your team worked together during the development of your project execution strategy.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There are no prescribed resources required for this unit. There are however recommended texts stipulated below. Further, additional resources will be made available through the unit's Canvas site and QUT Readings as relevant to each unit module.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Murray-Webster, R., & Dalcher, D. (2019). APM Body of Knowledge (7th ed.). Association for Project Management.
PMI, 2021, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Seventh Edition, Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the learning activities in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN71 Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains
Relates to: Contract Management Strategy - Analyse and evaluate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Effectively communicate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
EN73 Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains
Relates to: Contract Management Strategy - Analyse and evaluate problems in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Effectively communicate problems in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
EN74 Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist theory-based discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
Relates to: Contract Management Strategy - Employ advanced specialist technical skills, analysis approaches, design, and data to the solution of problems in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains, critically evaluating solutions and practice-informed performance to deliver whole of life requirements and strategic objectives
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Develop and employ professional leadership skills and management frameworks to deliver projects, lead teams, and enact change in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Implement professional communication and collaborative skills while engaging with stakeholders, exchanging ideas, and presenting complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Demonstrate ethical and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, and reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
PM15 Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Identify internal,/external stakeholders and apply the principles of communication management to maintain business relationships
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy - Formulate approaches to effectively manage individuals in a project team environment for successful project outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply ethical, professional and risk-based judgements to inform decision making in project environments.
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply appropriate tools, methods and techniques to plan and execute projects
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
PM20 Master of Project Management
- Communicate, negotiate and manage diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy - Synthesise and apply leadership and team development theory across dynamic and complex project environments
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply ethical, professional and risk-based judgements to inform decision making in project environments.
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Create project plans to effectively deliver strategic business and organisational objectives.
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PMN505 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Completion of 192 credit points in current course or Admission to (EN71 or EN73 or EN74 or PM15 or PM20) |
| Equivalent: | PMQ505 |
| Coordinator: | Stephen Kajewski | s.kajewski@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit identifies the optimal procurement strategy for a project from a client’s perspective taking a strategic approach and positions procurement in the project lifecycle and provides the detail required to be an effective client or tenderer for projects. Further, this unit considers project procurement from a contractor and contract management perspective recognising that procurement is a strategic and systematic process of acquiring the necessary goods, services, and resources required to successfully initiate, execute, and complete a project. This vital aspect of project management involves planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure that the project's objectives are met within specified timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards. Effective project management procurement involves a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, risk assessment, contract management, and stakeholder collaboration.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and assess procurement strategies suitable for client projects.
- Investigate appropriate engagement strategies for First Nations project stakeholders.
- Plan ways to effectively manage project teams in the development and delivery of procurement strategies.
- Construct strategic contract matrices and associated tender selection and award processes for the execution phase of a project.
- Create contract and contractor management strategies for the execution phase of projects.
Content
This unit will cover:
- Project procurement strategies from the client’s perspective.
- Procurement of project goods and services.
- Indigenous and Torres Strait Island perspectives as they impact and are impacted by project procurement.
- Procurement strategies appropriate for the delivery of project sustainability goals.
- Common forms of contract.
- Public private partnerships and other collaborative forms of contract.
- Creation of contract matrices.
- Managing the contract and contractor.
- Procurement ethics.
- Working in teams.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn by engaging in the following:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
You will engage in both individual and group activities and assignments designed to develop a
theoretical understanding as well as progressively explore the application of those theories to
a range of 'real world' situations using topical case studies and scenarios drawn from a range
of perspectives and project environments.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Rubrics provided to show the expected standard for each criteria in an assessment
item. - Feedback comments on assignments returned to you via Canvas.
- Lecture and tutorial sessions providing extensive question and answer opportunities.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments in this unit:
- Project Procurement Strategy – this will develop your understanding of strategic procurement considerations and decisions from a client’s perspective for large-scale or mega-projects.
- Project Procurement Strategy Presentation - this will develop your skills in professional project presentation techniques.
- Contract Management Strategy – this will develop your understanding of important commercial and tactical contracting strategies and develop your skills in planning for the management of contractors during the delivery/execution phases of projects.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project Procurement Strategy
You will take on the role of project manager to propose a project procurement strategy to a client. The strategy will be developed in response to a case study of a large project incorporating Indigenous peoples' involvement and sustainability challenges.
This assessment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Project Procurement Strategy Presentation
Presentation (pitch) of the key recommendations from the report created for Assessment #1.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Contract Management Strategy
In small groups, you will take on the role of a project management team developing a contract management strategy for a case study project. The strategy will include a contract matrix, a contract and contractor management strategy, and appropriate resolution strategies for a contract issue.
You will also complete a teamwork evaluation survey to examine how your team worked together during the development of your project execution strategy.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There are no prescribed resources required for this unit. There are however recommended texts stipulated below. Further, additional resources will be made available through the unit's Canvas site and QUT Readings as relevant to each unit module.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Murray-Webster, R., & Dalcher, D. (2019). APM Body of Knowledge (7th ed.). Association for Project Management.
PMI, 2021, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Seventh Edition, Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the learning activities in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN71 Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains
Relates to: Contract Management Strategy - Analyse and evaluate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Effectively communicate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
EN73 Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains
Relates to: Contract Management Strategy - Analyse and evaluate problems in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Effectively communicate problems in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
EN74 Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist theory-based discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
Relates to: Contract Management Strategy - Employ advanced specialist technical skills, analysis approaches, design, and data to the solution of problems in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains, critically evaluating solutions and practice-informed performance to deliver whole of life requirements and strategic objectives
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Develop and employ professional leadership skills and management frameworks to deliver projects, lead teams, and enact change in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Implement professional communication and collaborative skills while engaging with stakeholders, exchanging ideas, and presenting complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Demonstrate ethical and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, and reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
PM15 Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Identify internal,/external stakeholders and apply the principles of communication management to maintain business relationships
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy - Formulate approaches to effectively manage individuals in a project team environment for successful project outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply ethical, professional and risk-based judgements to inform decision making in project environments.
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply appropriate tools, methods and techniques to plan and execute projects
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy
PM20 Master of Project Management
- Communicate, negotiate and manage diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy - Synthesise and apply leadership and team development theory across dynamic and complex project environments
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Apply ethical, professional and risk-based judgements to inform decision making in project environments.
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy - Create project plans to effectively deliver strategic business and organisational objectives.
Relates to: Project Procurement Strategy, Contract Management Strategy