Análisis del informe de interventoría como herramienta de seguimiento y control administrativo en proyectos de construcción: estudio de caso de una obra vial en la Guajira

Abstract

This research analyzes the supervision report as an administrative monitoring and control tool in road infrastructure projects through a case study of a project carried out in the department of La Guajira, Colombia. The study arises from the fact that supervision reports may present limitations in their structure, frequency, and level of analysis, reducing their usefulness for project monitoring and decision-making during contract execution. A qualitative approach was adopted based on the documentary analysis of supervision reports, using evaluation matrices to characterize their content, examine monitoring and control mechanisms, and assess their contribution to administrative and contractual control. The results revealed a predominance of monthly reports with a descriptive approach, limited diversity in report types, and weaknesses related to meeting records, communications, risk management, and supporting documentation. Nevertheless, strengths were identified in budget execution monitoring and the traceability of physical and financial progress. The findings suggest that supervision reports can strengthen their contribution to administrative monitoring and control by adopting a more analytical structure that supports decision-making, preventive control, and transparency throughout project execution.