Profitably Managing Your Subcontractors

The session will include the following subcontractor management topics: writing good subcontracts, thorough review and analysis of subcontractor scope of work, managing change orders, proper communication, developing strong relationships, managing safety, billing, and payment procedures, documentation.

Description

Duration: 1/2 Day

Instructor: Blake Wentz

Subcontractors represent a significant portion of most mechanical contracts, and the performance of your subcontractors is a direct reflection of your own performance in the eyes of an owner, construction manager, or general contractor. The project manager’s effective management of subcontractors ensures a successful project that is profitable, completed on time, and completed within budget. When mechanical subcontractors are properly managed by the project manager and foreman, mechanical contractor risk is low, customer satisfaction is high, and strong long-term relationships are developed between the mechanical contractor and their subcontractors. The session will include the following subcontractor management topics: Writing good subcontracts, Thorough review and analysis of subcontractor scope of work, Managing change orders, Proper communication, Developing strong relationships, Managing safety, billing, and payment procedures, Documentation.