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Florida Contractors I Need A Qualifier

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#1 ·
All Florida Contractors that are not having any success. I have lost my qualifer. Unfortunately He passed away, and left me with a great company with great employees that I do not want to turn to and tell them right before christmas that we have to shut down. IF there are any contractors that want to walk into a ready made company or if you want to sit at home and get paid please email me here wbbspyder@yahoo.com I have three techs and plenty of work. I am willing to negotiate whatever circumstance make you feel comfortable. Please let me know asap.
 
#5 ·
A qualifier is someone whose license is attached to a company so that the company is able to legally do work in the state of Florida. According to Florida law, the primary qualifier is fully responsible for the quality of the work that is performed by the company that he or she qualifies. MOST qualifiers are actively involved in the company that they qualify, either as an owner or a full-time employee.

There are, however, some situations where the licensee will qualify a business with no actual job responsibility in exchange for a fixed fee or a percentage of profits. This is NOT LEGAL in the state of Florida, and if the CILB finds out there can be extreme consequences.

So if someone is looking for a qualifier for their business, there's nothing intrinsically wrong with that. It's like putting out a help-wanted ad. But the potential qualifier needs to be sure that qualifying the business comes along with a job offer, including real job site supervision. In those circumstances it's 100% legal and a potential win-win for everyone. If there's no job included, they're going down a dangerous path.

Does that help to clarify things?
 
#7 ·
I have been qualifing a large Industrial Coating company here in Florida that has recently shut down their Southeast division due to the economy. I currently hold a Certified G.C. & Certified Roofing license for the state of Florida and I also hold an unlimited G.C. license in North Carolina and South Carolina as well. I am looking to qualify another business and looking for someone in need of same, if you still need a qualifier please contact me at 863-398-8323 or by e-mail. Thanks Ken
 
#8 ·
looking for a company to qualifier

looking for a company that needs a qualifying agent.

General Contractor: CGC1512656
Plumbing: CFC1426105
Underground Utility: CUC1224086
Pollution Storage: PCC1426105

Timothy Evans Sr.

Email ymmitsr@gmail.com



QUALIFICATIONS: Over 20 years experience in all phases construction. Review plans with architects, engineers and clients. Confer with sub-contractors, clients and building departments to resolve issues. Willing supports co-workers and department’s goals. Maintains business records and data files.

EDUCATION:

1984 – 1987 Graduated Miramar High School, Miramar, FL


2000-2002 Computer Engineering, Broward Community College

Employment:

2003 – 2011 Owner of Evans Plumbing, Inc. (dba EPI Construction Inc. )
Contract and sub-contract for construction work from concept to completion. Recent work includes buildings, plumbing, generator installation and petroleum equipment for gas stations, airports and marinas.

2001 – 2003 Project Manager, Evans Petroleum Services, Inc. Build and remodel gas stations. Manage sub-contractors, workers, materials delivery, inspections to complete project to specifications, on time and within budget.

2000 – 2001 Estimator, Evans Petroleum Services, Inc. Developed bid from blue prints and owner’s specifications for construction of new or remodeled gas stations. Solicited quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers. Compiled quote and submitted response to customer.
 
#9 ·
Semi-Retired Florida Certified General Contractor Seeking Construction Company In Need Of Qualifier. $700 per month plus negotiable salaried full or part time position as Field Supervisor and/or Construction Manager, 36 years Com/Res experience in Florida. Quality-oriented company only, in full compliance with Florida Dept. of Licensing & Regulations, Construction Division. Contact: rp@additionsflorida.com
 
#11 ·
Fl gc

Of course it's legit Easy. Wouldn't jeopardize my Class A License for a few hundred bucks a month (or for any amount). Those who have abused qualifying another company give us legit General Contractors a bad name. I'm semi-retired, and have time to properly monitor a construction company that may be just forming, or maybe the license holder for the company died. Any potential Qualifee would have to comply with all State Of Florida Construction Industry statutes and building codes, as well as all Department of Professional Licensing and Regulations requirements.
 
#14 ·
Only in Florida

Big Johnson,

Actually no..this same method and ideology is in EVERY state. I will give you an example. If you want to start a corporate or LLC umbrella over your contractor's license then you MUST register that license to the corporation or LLC.
Even the largest construction companies MUST have licenses to be active. This means that there must be a licensed contractor to allow the operation....and that license must be used by the company.
The problem comes when someone "leases" or "rents" the license and does not remain active in the management of the activity, only attempting to gain income and no oversight.
Please understand that a GC does NOT have to be present at all at any site where he has work or activity. He must Manage...that means he can manage through field supervision..TRUSTED supervisors that actually meet the codes and meet or exceed all specification.
 
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