?Basic Duties Of GC, Sub & Foreman, What Is?

sparkie5

Hi!

So what are the basic duties of GC's, Subcontractors and Foremen?


I will take a semi-educated shot at this. I see it would depend on the jobi.e. size, location, type, sub's/owner


GC

*Coordination of Trades--how, why, schedules

*Help information Flow, both directions--RFI's, communicate to all trades about what may affect them, keep people in the "loop".

*(I seem to only think of many ways not to do...drawing a blank. I'll ask my current GC Rep for his ideas).

*Any lawyering skills handy? Maybe getting paid by owner?

*Aid in trades getting along, peace officer



Subcontractors

*Provide tools/material needed to get job done per contract, safely & timely manner.

*Provide support to foreman, such as info, MANpower,

*Keep good documentation.

*Occassionally visit jobsite and check in on FM & crew

*Become a construction site lawyer, like jailhouse lawyer.

*Drawing blank...I'll ask my subcontractor.

Foremen

*Here's your rock & stick....now get 'er done. Just kidding but some do. Sub to FM, FM to worker bee/slacker

*Provide needed tools/material to workers in timely manner.

*Look at prints all the time then spend rest of day writing he said, she said?

*Have answers for questions by crew, other trades or GC; or find them.

*Do job in timely manner.

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Bet alot of duties are actually the same just done in different ways or levels. Mybe alot of generic basic good working skills.

One Question: Who customarily writes RFI's for subs? FM or subcontractor?

Mike Finley

Easy...

When the sh!t hits the fan, it's the GC holding the fan, the foreman ducking and the subs getting hit with 'it'.