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This course provides contractors with a fast, practical guide to navigating the USACE RMS database, covering finances, submittals, schedules, and QC tasks. It streamlines complex steps to speed up early project actions and support quick payment after award. The course reduces confusion and offers guidance to help contractors protect themselves when government personnel attempt to act beyond their authority and outside the contractual specifications.

Intro to Understanding of the FAR

Gain practical insights into navigating the complexities of the Federal Acquisition Regulation as it relates to USACE contracts to secure and manage government construction contracts effectively.

Tailored for Federal Contractors

Designed for federal construction contractors, subcontractors, project managers, and administrative staff who need clear guidance on compliance, documentation, and successful project execution with the goal of navigating he the wickets needed for quick payment.

Flexible Learning Options

Organized from the most critical topics to the least urgent, the curriculum enables contractors to quickly find the information they need to complete their current task, while still encouraging full course completion as time allows.

About the Course

Throughout the course, participants learn to recognize common pitfalls and landmines that frequently arise during contract execution. Significant emphasis is placed on the Daily Report, as required by the FAR it is often one of the most powerful tools a contractor overlooks. Used correctly, it becomes an opportunity to begin building the foundation of a future modification, equitable adjustment or claim long before negotiations begin.

About the Creator

Justin Lambert’s construction career spans more than four decades, beginning as a young jobsite gopher and progressing into a seasoned Project Engineer on heavy civil, marine, and vertical federal projects. His drive to learn led him to earn a BS in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he built a strong problem-solving foundation and a mission-focused mindset. He served the Government both on Active Duty and later as a short-term GS employee with USACE, earning multiple credentials required for Contracting Officer qualification. Still, the pull toward entrepreneurship remained strong, and today, as the owner of TLL Enterprises, Justin draws on this broad experience to help contractors navigate the complex demands of federal construction and the FAR.

Course Curriculum

2 Chapters · 11 Lessons

1
RMS Basics
1. (Included in full purchase)
  FAR Terminonolgy
2. (Included in full purchase)
  RMS Login
3. (Included in full purchase)
  RMS Password Reset
4. (Included in full purchase)
  RMS Troubleshooting
5. (Included in full purchase)
  RMS Navigation
2
Critical Tasks
1. (Included in full purchase)
  QC - Daily Reports - I - Overview
2. (Included in full purchase)
  QC - Daily Reports - II - Non Work Days
3. (Included in full purchase)
  QC - Daily Reports - III - Work Days
4. (Included in full purchase)
  QC - Daily Reports - IV - Uploading Documents
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Finance - Balancing
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Administration - Prime, Subs & Insurance

Testimonals

Discover how our course is transforming the way federal contractors approach government projects.

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I’ve relied on Justin for years, and his guidance has consistently saved us time and money. Now that he’s sharing this knowledge through these courses, I couldn’t be more enthusiastic. Whether you’re experienced or new to federal work, I’d highly recommend any class he offers.

David Graham

Sr. PM, PCiRoads LLC, St. Micheal, MN

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These courses explain, the “why” behind government actions and will directly help us secure and execute contracts today.

Tim Orr

Owner, Southern Contracting, Newborn, TN From MVAGC Dec 2011 Training for Federal Contractors

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Mr. Lambert does an exceptional job teaching this topic and is extremely well received by our members. This class [AGC STP] is consistently in extreme high demand and every class we have approximately 10% of the attendees fly in from all over the world..

Dan Hannan

Safety Director, AGC of Minnesota

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The Project Manager, [TLL Staffing] constantly looked ahead to correct issues or mitigate scheduling before they became problems or even before the COR was aware of potential problem and was able to work effectively without the need for detailed COR intervention

Allyn Mogil

COR, VA Minneapolis

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I took the QCS version of the RMS course and the Contract Administration class years ago in a classroom setting, and they cut through the confusion of federal construction work. The contract admin modules showed exactly how to manage pay apps, modifications, and daily documentation on federal projects. I’m excited to take the Modifications and Claims course next, because the information Justin presents is always practical, applicable, and well worth your time.

Ryan Blank

Sr. PM, Aspen Construction, Yorktown, VA

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