Free Scope of Work Templates for Microsoft Word

Download Basic Scope of Work Template with Example Data  — Microsoft Word 

Download Simple Scope of Work Blank  Template — Microsoft Word 

Use this simple scope of work template to document an agreement on the work that your project team or a vendor will perform to fulfill required deliverables. Enter scope of work details, project deliverables, exclusions (what’s not included), milestones and their delivery dates, stakeholders, estimated costs, and payment terms and conditions. An Approval & Comments section provides space for project-approval signatures from the project owner and project manager. This template is available in a blank version, as well as a completed option with sample text to guide you through the scope of work documentation process. 

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Download Commercial Construction Scope of Work Template – Microsoft Word

Keep all project stakeholders apprised of required project deliverables with this comprehensive commercial construction scope of work template. Enter the name of the construction firm, a high-level project summary, project objectives, timeline, project deliverables, exclusions, estimated costs, and stakeholder details. An Approvals section enables all project authorizers (e.g., contractor, construction manager) to sign and date this construction-specific scope of work document.  

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Download Consulting Scope of Work Template – Microsoft Word

Create a scope of work document for any type of consultation work with this simple template. The template includes instructions for each scope of work document section, including Project Objectives (e.g., “Describe the high-level goals of the project. Include cost, scheduling, and quality targets.”), Project Deliverables, List of Project Tasks, and Out of Scope. As with any scope of work document, be sure to provide enough information and specific details about the proposed work to provide a clear understanding and successful agreement between clients and consultants.

Download Contractor Scope of Work Template – Microsoft Word

This fully customizable contractor scope of work template is ideal for contractors in any industry to document the agreed-upon range of work for any given project. Enter information in the Project Overview (e.g., general information, location), Scope of Work Breakdown, Schedule and Milestones, Deliverables, and Quality sections to ensure that you and the contracted or subcontracted vendor have a shared understanding of the project’s scope and the required deliverables. Use the Attachments section to list any additional supporting documentation for reference.

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Download Project Management Scope of Work Template – Microsoft Word 

Successfully manage your scope of work details and successive approvals with this all-purpose project management scope of work template. The template offers eight primary sections: Scope of Work (“What does the project entail? What are the delivery methods?”), Project Deliverables (“Tangible Products / Services Resulting from This Project”), Exclusions (what isn’t included in the scope of work), Milestones, Stakeholders, Estimated Cost, Payment Terms & Conditions, and Approval & Comments. Use this template to clearly communicate the details of your project’s scope, so that all stakeholders are in agreement, and the project work can commence. 

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Download Software Scope of Work Template – Microsoft Word

Designed to record every aspect of your software project’s scope of work, this all-inclusive, software-specific template provides a way for all involved parties to agree to all proposed work. The template provides several sections for your software project’s scope of work, including the following: Software Project Deliverables, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tasks, Software Requirements Gathering, Software Design, Software Development tasks, Software Test and Integration, Software Deployment, and Quality Assurance.

Download Web Design Scope of Work Template – Microsoft Word

Created specifically for website clients and web designers, this unique template enables you to provide a detailed scope of work for website projects. Enter statement of work (SOW) version number, organization information, project details, a summary of the work (e.g., “What does the project work hope to achieve?”), scope of work details, and deliverables (e.g., activities, theme development, web design elements, host/domain setup, content inclusion, platform testing). The template also provides room for estimated costs, payment terms, completion date, change control procedure, and authorization. Web designers and clients can use the template to specify the exact range of work required for creating or overhauling a website.

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