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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: DEFINITIONS For purposes of interpreting this agreement and the schedules hereto, the following words and expressions will have the meanings set out herein below: Approval or Approve means the Owner's prior approval given in writing; such Approval will also be valid if it is given in advance and verbally provided it is subsequently confirmed in writing; Contract Administrator means the administrator of the contract, who may be designated from time to time by the Owner, or its authorized representative, who will have the authority to require that the Manager comply with all provisions of the contract and who will have the authority to: interpret the various contract documents; prescribe the measures that he deems necessary in order to coordinate the services of the Manager with those of the Owner; Contractor means the physical or legal person to whom the execution of the construction work or a Contract Unit is entrusted or any other person than a Supplier or Professional with whom the Owner signs a contract with respect to the Project; Contractor's Contract means a contract between the owner and a Contractor; Contract Term means the period running from the date hereof until one year after the signature of the final acceptance certificates or, as the case may be, from the date of delivery to the Owner of the attestations mentioned in section [NUMBER]; Contract Unit means part of the construction work to be the subject of a Contractor's Contract or a Purchasing Contract; Construction Budget means the budget that will be verified and recommended by the Manager in accordance with the provisions of section 2.1.9 and approved by the Owner, as well as any revision thereof; Cost of Construction Work means all of the real costs of the Project construction work incurred by the Owner for the development, construction and commissioning of the Project, including the following costs: the amounts paid or costs incurred to obtain public services (water, sewer, electricity) required for the Project; the payments made to the Contractors and Suppliers; Cost Plan means the table identifying for each Contract Unit the budget limits available and identifying, among other things, the approximate quantity of work to be performed, its design criteria and the unit costs used; Delivery Date means [EFFECTIVE DATE] for the building and [EFFECTIVE DATE] for the site design; Fees means the fees payable to the Manager by the Owner for services rendered pursuant hereto, namely an amount of [AMOUNT], an amount which such fees may not exceed; such fees include all salaries, benefits, overhead expenses, profits and expenditures required for the complete performance of the services described herein as well as the fees of the Professionals who will be remunerated directly by the Manager and at its expense, but excluding Reimbursable Costs. Where the Manager, upon the express request of the Owner, renders additional services that are not included in the services that it undertakes to render pursuant to the provisions hereof, the Owner will pay to the Manager fees calculated on the basis of an hourly rate of [AMOUNT] for all the time devoted exclusively by the Manager's Representative (and by no other employee, representative or mandatory of the Manager, whose time was taken into consideration in the determination of the said hourly rate) for the performance of such services in accordance with the provisions hereof; Manager means Manager or its representative; Manager's Representative means the representative of the Manager, [INDIVIDUAL NAME], to act as Project Manager, who will have full authority to act for and on behalf of the Manager with regard to any matter pertaining to the contract; such Project Manager shall be available at all times for all questions pertaining to the Project, for the Contract Term; Master Schedule means the construction work schedule verified and recommended by the Manager taking into account the Project objectives and the constraints of the method of execution chosen, in accordance with section 2.1.8, which will include a bar chart showing each construction stage graphically and monthly, and will identify the critical activities and the interrelations or incidences that may have repercussions on Project development; Owner means Owner, represented by any person whom it may designate from time to time as Contract Administrator; Professional means the architects and engineers (civil and structural, mechanical and electrical) who will be chosen in accordance with the provisions of section 2.1.13; Program means all of the Owner's general requirements for the Project, including the general building characteristics set out in Schedule C hereto, which program will be established by the Manager in accordance with the provisions of section 2.1.1; Project means the construction, interior design and site design on the Site of a building destined for the installation [SPECIFY] equipment, as well as the layout and installation of structures destined to accommodate the cables and other equipment of the Owner; Purchasing Contract means a contract or an order between the Owner and a Supplier for the supply or rental of machinery, equipment, materials or services for the Project; Reimbursable Costs means the costs identified in Schedule B hereto; Site means the location of the land that will be chosen and acquired by the Owner in its entire discretion; Sub-Contractor means any physical or legal person having signed a contract with a Contractor or a Professional; Supplier means any physical or legal person having signed a Purchasing Contract with the Owner; SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER The Manager will be obliged, independently and not as mandatory or agent of the Owner, to provide all services and personnel required for Project management; such obligation shall include the obligation to plan, coordinate, organize, supervise and monitor all activities in view of Project execution, from the preliminary phases of design and planning to delivery of the Project to the Owner after completion of the construction and the commissioning of its mechanical components. The purpose of such services will be to enable the Owner to possess and operate a high-quality building in accordance with the stated requirements, the plans and specifications, the Budget and the time limits set forth. The Manager will do everything useful or necessary for the proper management of the Project and the protection of the Owner's interests. Such services shall include construction management. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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Terms of Agreement This agreement will begin [Date] and will end [Date]. Either party may cancel this agreement on [NUMBER] days notice to the other party in writing, by certified mail or personal delivery. Time Devoted by Consultant It is anticipated the consultant will spend approximately [hours] in fulfilling its obligations under this contract. The particular amount of time may vary from day to day or week to week. However, the consultant shall devote a minimum of [hours] per month to its duties in accordance with this agreement. 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The Services may include, but are not limited to, the review, drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts, as well as providing guidance on contract compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution. Project Timeline: The Consultant shall perform the Services within the timeframe specified in Schedule A, with the work commencing on [START DATE] and concluding on [END DATE], unless extended or terminated in accordance with this Agreement. Modifications to Services: Any modifications or additions to the Services must be agreed upon in writing by both Parties and may result in an adjustment to the fees or timeline. FEES AND PAYMENT 2.1 Consulting Fees: The Client agrees to pay the Consultant for the Services at the rate of [AMOUNT] per hour/day/week, or as otherwise specified in Schedule B. The total estimated cost of the Services is [TOTAL AMOUNT], subject to adjustment based on the actual time and expenses incurred. 2.2 Payment Schedule: The Consultant shall invoice the Client on a [WEEKLY/MONTHLY] basis. The Client agrees to pay each invoice within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of receipt. Payments shall be made via [PAYMENT METHOD, e.g., wire transfer, check, etc.] to the Consultant's account. 2.3 Expenses: The Client shall reimburse the Consultant for all reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Services, including travel, accommodation, and other out-of-pocket expenses. The Consultant shall provide receipts and documentation for all expenses. 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CONFIDENTIALITY 4.1 Confidential Information: Both Parties acknowledge that during the course of this Agreement, they may receive proprietary or confidential information belonging to the other Party (\"Confidential Information\"). 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Developer is ready, willing and able to undertake the development of the Software and agrees to do so under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Preparation of Development Plan Developer shall prepare a development plan (\"Development Plan\") for the Software, satisfying the requirements set forth in the Functional Specifications. The Development Plan shall include: Detailed Specifications for the Software; A listing of all items to be delivered to Customer under this Agreement (\"Deliverables\"); A delivery schedule containing a delivery date for each Deliverable; and A payment schedule setting forth the amount and time of Developer's compensation. ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN Developer shall deliver the Development Plan to Customer by [DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEADLINE]. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the Development Plan. Upon approval of the Development Plan by Customer, it will be marked as Exhibit B and will be deemed by both parties to have become a part of this Agreement and will be incorporated by reference. Developer shall then commence development of Software that will substantially conform to the requirements set forth in the Development Plan. If the Development Plan is in Customer's reasonable judgment unsatisfactory in any material respect, Customer shall prepare a detailed written description of the objections. Customer shall deliver such objections to Developer within [NUMBER] days of receipt of the Development Plan. Developer shall then have [NUMBER] days to modify the Development Plan to respond to Customer's objections. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the modified Development Plan. If Customer deems the modified Development Plan to be unacceptable, Customer has the option of terminating this Agreement upon written notice to Developer or permitting Developer to modify the Development Plan again under the procedure outlined in this paragraph. If this Agreement is terminated, the obligations of both parties under it shall end except for Customer's obligation to pay Developer all sums due for preparing the Development Plan and the ongoing obligations of confidentiality set forth in the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Confidentiality.\" Payment for Development Plan If the Development Plan is not accepted by Customer and Customer terminates this Agreement, Developer shall be entitled to compensation on a time and materials basis at an hourly rate of [HOURLY RATE] plus expenses to the date of termination. Developer shall submit an invoice detailing its time and expenses preparing the Development Plan. If the invoice amount is less than the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Developer shall promptly return the excess to Customer. If the invoice amount exceeds the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Customer shall promptly pay Developer the difference. However, Developer's total compensation for preparing the Development Plan shall not exceed [AMOUNT]. Payment [TIME AND MATERIALS AGREEMENT] Developer shall be compensated at the rate of [RATE] per hour [OR \"day,\" \"week,\" \"month\"]. Payment will be made within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of Developer's submission of an invoice for work completed. [OPTIONAL: \"Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Customer, Customer's maximum liability for all services performed during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed [MAXIMUM AMOUNT].\"] OR [FIXED PRICE AGREEMENT] The total contract price shall be set forth in the Development Plan. Customer shall pay the Developer the sum of [INITIAL AMOUNT] upon execution of this Agreement and the sum of [AMOUNT IF PLAN APPROVED] upon Customer's approval of the Development Plan. The remainder of the contract price shall be payable in installments according to the payment schedule to be included in the Development Plan. Each installment shall be payable upon completion of each project phase by Developer and acceptance by Customer in accordance with the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Acceptance Testing of Software.\" Payment of Developer's Costs Customer shall reimburse Developer for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Developer in performing services under this Agreement. Such expenses include, but are not limited, to: All communications charges Costs for providing conversion services for converting Customer's database Media costs Travel expenses other than normal commuting, including airfares, rental vehicles, and highway mileage in company or personal vehicles at [cents per mile] Other expenses resulting from the work performed under this Agreement. Developer shall submit an itemized statement of Developer's expenses. Customer shall pay Developer within [NUMBER] days from the date of each statement. Late Fees Late payments by Customer shall be subject to late penalty fees of [%] per month from the due date until the amount is paid. Materials Customer shall make available to Developer, at Customer's expense, the following materials, facilities and equipment: [LIST] These items will be provided to Customer by [DATE]. Changes in Project Scope If at any time following acceptance of the Development Plan by Customer, Customer should desire a change in Developer's performance under this Agreement that will alter or amend the Specifications or other elements of the Development Plan, Customer shall submit to Developer a written proposal specifying the desired changes. Developer will evaluate each such proposal at its standard rates and charges. Developer shall submit to Customer a written response to each such proposal within [NUMBER] working days following receipt thereof. Developer's written response shall include a statement of the availability of Developer's personnel and resources, as well as any impact the proposed changes will have on the contract price, delivery dates or warranty provisions of this Agreement. Changes to the Development Plan shall be evidenced by a \"Development Plan Modification Agreement.\" The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall amend the Development Plan appropriately to incorporate the desired changes and acknowledge any effect of such changes on the provisions of this Agreement. The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall be signed by authorized representatives of Customer and Developer, whereupon Developer shall commence performance in accordance with it. Should Developer not approve the Development Plan Modification Agreement as written, Developer will so notify Customer within [NUMBER] working days of Developer's receipt of the Development Plan Modification Agreement. Developer shall not be obligated to perform any services beyond those called for in the Development Plan prior to its approval of the Development Plan Modification Agreement.","Custom Software Development Agreement","16",116,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/custom-software-development-agreement-D787.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/787.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#787.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[144,147],{"label":145,"url":146},"Software & Technology","software-technology-business",{"label":145,"url":146},"custom software development agreement","/template/custom-software-development-agreement-D787",{"description":151,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":152,"pages":153,"size":120,"extension":10,"preview":154,"thumb":155,"svgFrame":156,"seoMetadata":157,"parents":159,"keywords":158,"url":161},"SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT This Subcontract Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective this [Date], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Contractor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SUBCONTRACTOR NAME] (the \"Subcontractor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS Contractor has entered into, or will hereafter enter into, a general construction contract, henceforth \"The Prime Contract\" with [General Contractor], to perform in accordance with various contract documents and specifications certain work prepared by [architect], henceforth \"Architect\", and/or to furnish labor, materials, supplies, labor and/or goods required to construct the following named and described construction project: [Describe], henceforth \"The Project\", located in [address], and WHEREAS Contractor desires to retain Subcontractor to perform certain contract work in accordance with various contract documents and specifications and/or to furnish labor, materials, supplies, labor and/or goods for The Project; NOW THEREFORE Contractor and Subcontractor agree as follows: SUBCONTRACT WORK Subcontractor shall be employed as an independent contractor and shall provide and furnish all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, services, facilities, supervision, and administration necessary for the proper and complete performance and acceptance of the following portions of the work, hereinafter \"the Subcontract Work\", for the Project, together with such other portions of the drawings, specifications and addendum as related thereto: SEE EXHIBIT A: Scope, Conditions, And List of Attachments SUBCONTRACTOR PRICE In consideration of Subcontractor's performance of this Subcontract, and at the times and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, Contractor shall pay to Subcontractor the total sum of [AMOUNT], hereinafter \"subcontract price.\" Said subcontract price is dependent upon the conditions set forth in Exhibit A being met. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","project management agreement template",[185,186,187,188,189,190,191],"project management contract template","project management agreement template word","project management agreement template free","project manager contract template","project management services agreement","project management agreement pdf","construction project management agreement",{"name":193,"credential":194,"reviewed_date":195},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":198,"legal_review_recommended":196,"signature_required":196,"notarization_required":178},"advanced",{"what_it_is":200,"when_you_need_it":201,"whats_inside":202},"A Project Management Agreement is a legally binding contract between a client and a project manager — typically an external consultancy or independent PM — that governs the delivery of a defined project. This free Word download covers scope, deliverables, fees, decision-making authority, change control, intellectual property, and termination in a single professionally structured document you can edit online and export as PDF.\n","Use it whenever you engage an external project manager or PM firm to lead a defined initiative — a construction build, software implementation, office relocation, or organizational transformation — where you need enforceable accountability for scope, budget, and timeline.\n","Project scope and deliverables, fee structure and payment milestones, decision authority and reporting obligations, change control procedures, intellectual property assignment, confidentiality, liability limitations, and termination conditions — plus a project schedule as an attached exhibit.\n",[204,208,212,216,220,224],{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Business owners hiring external PMs","Formalizing authority and accountability before a major operational project begins","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Project management consultancies","Establishing a standard client engagement contract that protects scope and fees","persona-consultant",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Construction developers","Engaging an owner's representative to oversee contractors, budget, and schedule","persona-contractor",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"IT and software teams","Contracting an external PM to lead an ERP implementation or platform migration","persona-it-manager",{"title":221,"use_case":222,"icon_asset_id":223},"Operations directors","Bringing in a PM firm to manage a facility relocation or supply chain overhaul","persona-operations-director",{"title":225,"use_case":226,"icon_asset_id":227},"Nonprofit executives","Hiring a project manager to deliver a grant-funded program on time and within budget","persona-nonprofit-exec",[229,232,236,240,244,248,252],{"situation":230,"recommended_template":90,"slug":231},"Engaging an individual freelance project manager","independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"situation":233,"recommended_template":234,"slug":235},"Managing a construction or infrastructure project","Construction Project Management Agreement","project-management-agreement-D1195",{"situation":237,"recommended_template":238,"slug":239},"Delivering a fixed-scope software or IT project","Software Development Agreement","custom-software-development-agreement-D787",{"situation":241,"recommended_template":242,"slug":243},"Retaining a PM firm for ongoing programme management","Management Consulting Agreement","contract-management-consulting-agreement-D13941",{"situation":245,"recommended_template":246,"slug":247},"Engaging a consultant for a specific short-term deliverable","Consulting Agreement","consulting-agreement-D155",{"situation":249,"recommended_template":250,"slug":251},"Subcontracting project delivery to a third-party firm","Subcontractor Agreement","subcontract-agreement-D172",{"situation":253,"recommended_template":254,"slug":255},"Defining responsibilities between two co-managing parties","Joint Venture Agreement","joint-venture-agreement-D889",[257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284,287],{"term":258,"definition":259},"Scope of Services","The precise tasks, responsibilities, and boundaries of what the project manager is engaged to do — anything outside this boundary requires a change order.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Deliverable","A defined, tangible output the project manager must produce by a specified date, such as a project schedule, status report, or completed phase.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Change Order","A written amendment to the agreement authorizing a change to the project scope, timeline, or budget — it must be signed by both parties before additional work begins.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Decision Authority","The documented spending and approval limits within which the project manager can act independently, versus decisions that require the client's prior written approval.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Milestone Payment","A fee installment tied to the achievement of a specific project stage or deliverable rather than to the passage of time.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Limitation of Liability","A clause capping the maximum financial exposure of one or both parties — typically limiting the PM's liability to total fees paid under the agreement.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Force Majeure","An event beyond either party's reasonable control — such as a natural disaster, government action, or supply chain disruption — that excuses delay or non-performance.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Work Product","Any document, plan, report, design, or other output created by the project manager in the course of performing the services.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Retainage","A percentage of fees withheld by the client until project completion or a final milestone is achieved, providing financial leverage to ensure satisfactory delivery.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Indemnification","An obligation by one party to compensate the other for losses, damages, or legal costs arising from a specified act, omission, or breach.",{"term":288,"definition":289},"Practical Completion","The point at which the project is substantially finished and fit for its intended purpose, even if minor outstanding items remain — commonly used in construction PM agreements.",[291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331,336],{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Parties, recitals, and effective date","Identifies the client and the project manager as legal entities, states the purpose of the engagement, and fixes the date the agreement takes effect.","This Project Management Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] between [CLIENT LEGAL NAME], a [STATE/JURISDICTION] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Client'), and [PM FIRM LEGAL NAME], a [STATE/JURISDICTION] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Project Manager').","Using a trading name instead of the registered legal entity name for either party — this creates problems enforcing IP assignment or liability clauses against the correct legal person.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Scope of services and project description","Defines the project the PM is engaged to manage, the specific services they will perform, and what is explicitly excluded from their responsibilities.","Project Manager shall perform the project management services described in Exhibit A ('Services') in connection with the [PROJECT NAME] project ('Project'). Services expressly exclude [EXCLUDED ACTIVITIES], which remain the responsibility of Client.","Describing the scope in broad terms like 'manage the project' without listing specific responsibilities — this makes it impossible to assess whether the PM has performed or whether a change order is warranted.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Deliverables and project schedule","Lists the specific outputs the PM must produce and the agreed dates by which each must be completed, typically attached as an exhibit.","Project Manager shall deliver each Deliverable set out in Exhibit B by the date specified therein. If a Deliverable date is missed by more than [10] business days through no fault of Client, Client may issue a written cure notice requiring delivery within [5] business days.","Attaching a project schedule but not making it a contractual exhibit — schedule slippage then has no contractual consequence because the dates were never binding obligations.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Fees, payment schedule, and expenses","States the total fee or rate, the payment milestones or invoicing cadence, any retainage, and the policy for reimbursing out-of-pocket expenses.","Client shall pay Project Manager a fixed fee of $[AMOUNT], payable according to the milestone schedule in Exhibit C. Client shall reimburse pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses within [30] days of submission with receipts. Invoices unpaid after [30] days accrue interest at [1.5]% per month.","Agreeing to a time-and-materials structure with no fee cap — without a cap, the client has no budget certainty and the PM has no incentive to manage hours efficiently.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Decision authority and client approvals","Defines the spending and decision limits within which the PM can act independently and specifies which decisions require the client's written approval before the PM can proceed.","Project Manager may approve expenditures of up to $[AMOUNT] per line item without prior Client approval. Any single expenditure exceeding $[AMOUNT], or any change that affects the Project schedule by more than [5] business days, requires Client's prior written approval.","Leaving decision authority undefined — when both parties assume they have authority over the same decision, it creates delays, duplicate commitments, and disputes with third-party contractors.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Change control procedure","Establishes how changes to the project scope, timeline, or budget are requested, evaluated, priced, and approved before any additional work begins.","Either party may request a change to the Services or Project schedule by submitting a written Change Order Request. Project Manager shall provide a written impact assessment within [5] business days. No change is effective until both parties have signed a written Change Order.","Allowing the PM to begin out-of-scope work on a verbal instruction and billing for it later — without a signed change order, the client disputes the charge and the PM bears the cost of the extra work.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Intellectual property and work product ownership","Assigns ownership of all project deliverables and work product to the client upon full payment, while allowing the PM to retain pre-existing tools and methodologies.","Upon receipt of full payment, all Work Product created specifically for the Project is hereby assigned to and becomes the sole property of Client. Project Manager retains all rights to its pre-existing tools, templates, methodologies, and know-how ('PM Background IP'), which are licensed to Client on a non-exclusive basis solely to use the Work Product.","No IP clause at all — by default, in most common-law jurisdictions, independent contractors own the copyright to work they create, meaning the client may not have the right to use or modify their own project deliverables.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Confidentiality","Prohibits both parties from disclosing the other's confidential information — project details, financial data, proprietary processes — during and after the engagement.","Each party agrees to hold the other's Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose or use it for any purpose outside the Project without prior written consent. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement for a period of [3] years.","A one-sided confidentiality clause that only binds the PM — the PM also discloses proprietary methodologies and pricing to the client, and symmetrical protection is both fairer and more likely to be enforced.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Limitation of liability and indemnification","Caps the PM's total financial exposure and allocates responsibility between the parties for third-party claims, negligence, and consequential damages.","Project Manager's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client in the [12] months preceding the claim. Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Each party shall indemnify the other against third-party claims arising from its own gross negligence or willful misconduct.","No liability cap on the PM side — a single scheduling error that cascades into contractor delays and liquidated damages can expose the PM to claims far exceeding their fee, making the engagement economically irrational.",{"name":337,"plain_english":338,"sample_language":339,"common_mistake":340},"Termination, notice, and wind-down obligations","Sets out the conditions and notice period for termination — for convenience, for cause, or for non-payment — and specifies what happens to deliverables, fees, and ongoing work at termination.","Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience on [30] days' written notice. Client may terminate for cause immediately if Project Manager materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within [10] business days of written notice. Upon termination, Project Manager shall deliver all completed Work Product and Client shall pay fees earned through the termination date.","No wind-down clause — without it, the PM has no obligation to transfer files, introduce successor teams, or complete in-progress approvals, leaving the client to rebuild project knowledge from scratch.",[342,347,352,357,362,367,372,377],{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},1,"Identify both parties with their full legal entity names","Enter the client's and PM firm's registered legal names, entity types, and jurisdictions of formation. Add the principal place of business address for each.","Cross-check the PM firm's name against their corporate registration before signing — mismatches in entity names make enforcement difficult.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},2,"Define the project and scope of services in Exhibit A","Write a specific, bounded description of the project and list every service the PM will perform. Separately list exclusions — services that remain the client's responsibility or will be covered by other contracts.","If you cannot list the exclusions in two sentences or fewer, the scope is probably too vague and will generate change-order disputes.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},3,"Attach the deliverables and project schedule as Exhibit B","List every required deliverable with a specific due date or milestone trigger. Include interim deliverables like weekly status reports, not just final outputs.","Make Exhibit B a binding contractual schedule — reference it explicitly in the main agreement as a document that creates enforceable obligations.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},4,"Complete the fee schedule and payment milestones in Exhibit C","Choose between fixed fee, time-and-materials with a cap, or a hybrid model. Map each payment installment to a specific deliverable or project milestone, and state the retainage percentage if applicable.","Front-loading more than 30% of the fee in the first payment weakens your leverage if the PM underperforms on later milestones.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},5,"Set the decision authority thresholds","Enter the dollar and schedule thresholds above which the PM must obtain written client approval before proceeding. Be specific — a $5,000 threshold for individual expenditures and a 5-business-day threshold for schedule impacts are typical starting points.","If the PM will be managing third-party contractors directly, also define the approval process for hiring and paying those subcontractors.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},6,"Confirm the IP assignment and background IP carve-out","Ensure the work product assignment clause covers all deliverables created for the project. List the PM's background IP — templates, software tools, proprietary methodologies — that they retain and license to you.","Ask the PM to identify their background IP tools before signing so neither party is surprised when the clause is applied.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},7,"Set the liability cap and insurance requirements","Enter the liability cap amount — typically total fees paid in the prior 12 months. Add a clause requiring the PM to maintain professional indemnity insurance at a minimum coverage level throughout the engagement.","Request a certificate of insurance before work begins. A liability cap is meaningless if the PM carries no insurance to back it.",{"step":378,"title":379,"description":380,"tip":381},8,"Review governing law and sign before work begins","Select the governing jurisdiction based on where the project is located or where the client's principal office sits. Both parties must sign before the PM performs any billable work.","Execution before day one is essential for the IP assignment and confidentiality clauses to cover all work produced during the engagement.",[383,387,391,395,399,403],{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Vague scope with no exclusions listed","Without explicit exclusions, the PM and client interpret responsibilities differently — leading to disputed change orders, fee claims, and stalled projects mid-delivery.","Write a two-column scope table: column one lists what the PM does, column two lists what remains the client's responsibility. Both parties initial it at signing.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"No signed change order before out-of-scope work begins","Verbal instructions to proceed on additional work create fee disputes that are almost impossible to resolve without written evidence of authorization.","Enforce the change control clause without exception — no PM should begin out-of-scope work without a signed change order, even for small additions.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Missing IP assignment clause","In most common-law jurisdictions, an independent contractor owns copyright in the work they create unless there is an explicit written assignment — leaving the client without full rights to their own project deliverables.","Include a work product assignment clause that transfers all project-specific IP to the client upon full payment, with a clear carve-out for the PM's pre-existing tools and methodologies.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"No liability cap on the project manager","A scheduling error or budget overrun that cascades into third-party contractor penalties can expose the PM to claims many times larger than their total fee, creating uninsurable risk.","Cap the PM's aggregate liability at total fees paid under the agreement and add a mutual exclusion of consequential damages.",{"mistake":400,"why_it_matters":401,"fix":402},"No wind-down obligations on termination","Without a structured handover obligation, a terminated PM has no contractual duty to transfer files, introduce contacts, or complete in-progress approvals — leaving the client to rebuild project knowledge from zero.","Include a termination clause requiring the PM to provide all project files, a transition summary, and up to [10] hours of handover support within [5] business days of termination.",{"mistake":404,"why_it_matters":405,"fix":406},"Executing the agreement after the PM starts work","In common-law jurisdictions, IP assignment, confidentiality, and non-solicitation clauses signed after work has begun may be unenforceable without fresh consideration, leaving early-project deliverables in a legal grey zone.","Execute the agreement before the PM performs any billable work. If circumstances require a late signature, document a specific additional benefit — bonus payment or extended notice period — as fresh consideration.",[408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429,432],{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is a project management agreement?","A project management agreement is a contract between a client and a project manager — typically an external PM firm or independent consultant — that defines the scope of the project, the PM's services and deliverables, the fee structure, decision-making authority, change control procedures, IP ownership, and termination conditions. It creates enforceable accountability for scope, budget, and timeline on both sides.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"When do I need a project management agreement?","You need one whenever you engage an external party to manage a defined project on your behalf — a construction build, software implementation, office relocation, or organizational transformation. Without a written agreement, disputes over scope creep, decision authority, IP ownership, and fee escalation have no contractual framework to resolve them. Even for shorter engagements, a signed agreement is standard practice.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"What is the difference between a project management agreement and an independent contractor agreement?","An independent contractor agreement is a general-purpose engagement contract covering the working relationship between a client and a self-employed individual. A project management agreement is a specialized contract that adds project-specific clauses — deliverables, change control, decision authority thresholds, milestone payments, and project schedule exhibits — that a general contractor agreement typically omits. Use the PM agreement when the engagement is defined by a specific project with deliverables rather than ongoing services.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"Who owns the deliverables and work product created during the project?","Ownership depends entirely on what the contract says. In most common-law jurisdictions, an independent contractor retains copyright in work they create unless there is an explicit written assignment. A properly drafted project management agreement assigns all project-specific work product to the client upon full payment, while carving out the PM's pre-existing tools, templates, and methodologies. Without this clause, the client may not have the right to modify or reuse their own project deliverables.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"What should a change control clause include?","An effective change control clause should require that any change to scope, timeline, or budget is submitted as a written Change Order Request, that the PM provides a written impact assessment within a defined number of business days, and that no additional work begins until both parties have signed a Change Order. It should also state that verbal instructions do not constitute authorization and that unauthorized work is performed at the PM's risk.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"How should project management fees be structured?","The three most common structures are fixed fee tied to project milestones, time-and-materials with a defined cap, and a hybrid (fixed fee for core services, T&M for additional scope). Fixed-fee structures with milestone payments give clients budget certainty and incentivize the PM to manage hours efficiently. If you use time-and-materials, always include a not-to- exceed cap — open-ended T&M arrangements rarely end within budget.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"What liability protections should a project management agreement include?","At minimum, the agreement should cap the PM's aggregate liability at total fees paid in the prior 12 months, exclude indirect and consequential damages for both parties, and require the PM to maintain professional indemnity insurance at a stated minimum coverage level throughout the engagement. The client should request a certificate of insurance before work begins — a contractual liability cap is only as good as the insurance behind it.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"Is a project management agreement enforceable if signed after work begins?","In common-law jurisdictions including the US, Canada, and the UK, a contract requires consideration from both parties to be enforceable. If the PM has already begun performing services, they have given up nothing new by signing, which can render IP assignment, confidentiality, and restrictive covenants unenforceable. Always execute the agreement before any billable work begins. If circumstances require a post-start signature, provide documented additional compensation as fresh consideration.\n",{"question":433,"answer":434},"Do I need a lawyer to draft a project management agreement?","For straightforward domestic engagements with a PM firm of comparable size, a high-quality template is typically sufficient. Engage a lawyer when the project involves significant capital (generally above $500K), when the PM will manage third-party contractors creating liability exposure, when the engagement crosses international jurisdictions, or when the IP being created is core to your competitive position. A 1–2 hour template review typically costs $400–$800 and is worthwhile for any engagement above $100K in fees.\n",[436,440,444,448],{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Construction and real estate","industry-construction","Owner's representative engagements require decision authority thresholds tied to contractor payment applications, lien-waiver coordination, and practical-completion milestones with retainage release conditions.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Technology and software","industry-saas","ERP and platform-migration PMs need change control clauses that distinguish between scope changes and bug fixes, and IP assignment clauses that cover code, data models, and configuration documentation.",{"industry":445,"icon_asset_id":446,"specifics":447},"Professional services","industry-professional-services","Consulting firm PMs managing client transformation programmes typically require non-solicitation clauses protecting both the client's employees and the PM's team from cross-poaching during and after the engagement.",{"industry":449,"icon_asset_id":450,"specifics":451},"Healthcare and life sciences","industry-healthtech","Facility build-outs and clinical system implementations require confidentiality clauses that reference HIPAA obligations, regulatory milestone sign-offs as contractual deliverables, and insurance minimums that reflect the heightened liability environment.",[453,455,457,460],{"vs":90,"vs_template_id":231,"summary":454},"An independent contractor agreement governs an ongoing service relationship without project-specific structure. A project management agreement adds deliverables, milestone schedules, change control, and decision authority thresholds built around a defined project. Use the contractor agreement for general ongoing engagements and the PM agreement when the work is bounded by a specific scope, budget, and timeline.",{"vs":246,"vs_template_id":247,"summary":456},"A consulting agreement covers the provision of expert advice or analysis without necessarily managing execution. A project management agreement places the PM in an active delivery role with authority over budget, schedule, and third-party contractors. If the engagement involves directing resources and producing defined project outputs, a PM agreement provides the appropriate framework.",{"vs":242,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":459},"management-consulting-agreement-D169","A management consulting agreement typically covers strategic advisory services delivered on a retainer or hourly basis over time. A project management agreement is output-oriented, with contractually binding deliverables, milestone payment triggers, and a change control process. Choose the management consulting agreement for ongoing advisory relationships and the PM agreement for defined, time-bounded projects.",{"vs":238,"vs_template_id":461,"summary":462},"software-development-agreement-D12727","A software development agreement governs the design and build of a software product, with detailed IP, acceptance testing, and warranty clauses specific to software delivery. A project management agreement governs the management layer above delivery — scope oversight, budget control, stakeholder reporting — and can be used alongside a software development agreement when an external PM is overseeing an in-house or third-party development team.",{"use_template":464,"template_plus_review":468,"custom_drafted":472},{"best_for":465,"cost":466,"time":467},"Standard domestic PM engagements below $250K where the PM firm is not managing third-party contractors independently","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":469,"cost":470,"time":471},"Engagements above $250K, multi-contractor projects, or cross-border arrangements where liability exposure is material","$400–$900","2–4 days",{"best_for":473,"cost":474,"time":475},"Large infrastructure or technology programmes above $1M, heavily regulated industries, or engagements with complex IP and multi-jurisdiction subcontracting","$2,000–$7,500+","1–3 weeks",[477,482,487,492],{"code":478,"name":479,"flag_asset_id":480,"note":481},"us","United States","flag-us","Project management agreements are governed by state contract law; there is no single federal framework. IP assignment clauses should reference 17 U.S.C. § 101 work-made-for-hire provisions — works created by independent contractors generally do not qualify as works for hire unless the contract expressly assigns copyright. Non-compete provisions within PM agreements are subject to the same state-by-state enforceability rules that apply to employment contracts, with California effectively prohibiting them.",{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian common law requires fresh consideration for post-engagement restrictive covenants to be enforceable — execute before work begins. Provincial consumer protection and construction lien legislation can affect payment timing and retainage practices in construction PM engagements, particularly in Ontario and British Columbia. Quebec engagements should ensure the agreement is available in French for provincially regulated contexts.",{"code":488,"name":489,"flag_asset_id":490,"note":491},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK construction PM engagements are subject to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, which imposes mandatory payment notice and adjudication rights that override contractual terms. IP created by an independent contractor vests in the contractor by default under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, making an explicit written assignment essential. IR35 rules may apply when the PM operates through a personal service company.",{"code":493,"name":494,"flag_asset_id":495,"note":496},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","GDPR obligations apply where the PM processes personal data on behalf of the client — a data processing addendum or clause is typically required alongside the main agreement. IP assignment requirements vary by member state; in Germany and France, moral rights cannot be fully waived, which affects the scope of work product ownership clauses. Payment terms in B2B contracts are subject to the Late Payment Directive, which limits payment periods and mandates statutory interest on overdue invoices.",[231,247,243,239,251,498,499,500,255,501,502,503],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","service-agreement-D12711","statement-of-work-D12981","project-proposal-D12678","change-order-D13613","sales-invoice-D383",{"emit_how_to":196,"emit_defined_term":196},{"primary_folder":173,"secondary_folder":506,"document_type":507,"industry":508,"business_stage":509,"tags":510,"confidence":516},"services-and-consulting","agreement","general","all-stages",[511,512,513,514,515],"project-management","contract","services-agreement","scope-and-deliverables","change-control",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Project Management Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Project Management Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a client and a project manager — typically an external consultancy or independent PM professional — that governs the delivery of a defined project. It establishes who is responsible for what, how far the PM's authority extends, how scope changes are handled, who owns the work product produced, and what happens if either party needs to exit early. Unlike a general consulting or contractor agreement, a project management agreement is structured around a specific project with binding deliverables, a project schedule, milestone-based payments, and a formal change control process that keeps scope, budget, and timeline under documented control throughout the engagement.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed project management agreement, the most common and costly project disputes have no contractual framework to resolve them. Scope creep — additional work performed on verbal instructions — becomes a fee dispute with no paper trail. Decision authority gaps cause delays when both the client and PM assume the other is responsible for a critical approval. IP ownership of project plans, reports, and designs defaults to the PM under copyright law in most common-law jurisdictions, meaning the client may not have full rights to modify or reuse their own deliverables. And a termination without a wind-down clause leaves the client rebuilding project knowledge from nothing. A properly executed project management agreement closes all of these gaps before the first kickoff meeting — protecting the client's budget and outcomes and giving the PM the authority framework they need to deliver without constant interruption.\u003C/p>\n",1781185929541]