Scope of Work
Clear, measurable description of tasks, deliverables, and exclusions so both parties understand responsibilities and limits.
Using a Project Management Services Order Form clarifies deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and responsibilities, reduces scope disputes, and documents authorization for work and invoicing.
Typical participants include the client project sponsor, procurement or finance staff, and the project manager or PM vendor representative.
Each party's role should be named on the form and reflected in signature blocks to ensure correct execution and acceptance.
An individual with contracting authority for the entity (e.g., VP of Operations, procurement director) should sign. If authority is delegated, attach a delegation approval or PO referencing the signer's authority.
The project manager or vendor representative signs to accept responsibility for execution, resource allocation, and reporting; this signature confirms the vendor's acknowledgement of schedule and deliverables.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Client Details | Required; read-only after save |
| Scope of Work | Text area; optional attachments allowed |
| Payment Schedule | Conditional fields by milestone |
| Signatures | Sequential routing with timestamps |
Confirm the chosen method supports your audit and retention policies and integrates with systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace.
Date when obligations commence
Client acceptance due within specified days
When vendor begins work
List dates tied to payments
Date for completion sign-off
Optica used a concise order form to standardize PM engagements across properties
Martin Properties processed remote approvals for property project managers using electronic forms
Clear, measurable description of tasks, deliverables, and exclusions so both parties understand responsibilities and limits.
List specific outputs, formats, and acceptance criteria tied to milestone payments to reduce disputes.
Include start date, milestone dates, and the final acceptance date to coordinate resources and invoicing.
Specify rates, billing cadence, taxes, and late-payment terms to enable predictable cash flow management.
Describe process and approval authority for scope, schedule, or fee changes to avoid unauthorized work.
Define testing, review periods, and sign-off steps that trigger final payment and closeout.
Provide the form as PDF and DOCX for editing and preservation; include a signed PDF/A copy for archival.
Attach a current W-9 for U.S. vendors to confirm TIN and enable correct 1099 reporting where required.
Require current COI showing required limits and additional insured status if specified in contract.
Attach PO, authorization memo, or board resolution when signatory authority is delegated or limited.
Document created and sent to vendor for acknowledgment.
Vendor confirms resources, schedule, and any exceptions.
Vendor begins billed activities per start date.
Client signs acceptance and authorizes final invoice payment.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | No | No | No | No |
| Bulk Send | Yes (plan-dependent) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |