Estimate:
The bid I submitted is based on my current understanding of this project and is subject to change based on our mutual agreement
Expectations:
- I will be working remotely to support you in your Project Management [PM] position
- The duration of this agreement will be based on the agreed scope, time and cost rate
- An NDA will be signed to protect both you and me
Regarding Scope; I will make a few assumptions which I'd like you to clarify so we can agree on the time of engagement:
- I am assuming the Construction scope of this tank farm isn't the only scope included in your PM assistant duties
- What other scope is included, which I may have missed above?
- Who is looking after the Staffing [Human Resources], Legal, Quality, Security, HSE, IT, Cost Control, Contract and Change management, Risk, Planning [and control], Supply Chain [and sub contracting], Engineering, Commissioning and Interface [with customers] Scope part of this PM assistant role?
- What is the capacity of the tank farm in this scope
- What types of tanks are we proposing?
- Has the construction execution plan been produced?
Time:
- Has the project gotten Notice to Proceed?
- How long will this engagement be?
- What are the project gates?
- How frequently are we [you and I] expected to meet?
Payments:
- I expect to be paid based on milestone achievements; money should be put into escrow based on our agreed scope and Division of Responsibility
Qualifications:
- MICheme, PMP, PRINCE2Practitioner