Subcontractor Job Description

Subcontractor job profile and description

A subcontractor is the person who is contracted by a contractor and not directly by a company. When a contractor lands a big project and needs to outsource some parts of the project, then he uses the resources of a sub contractor. For example, a contractor who obtains a construction project may hire a subcontractor to do the plumbing and electrical fittings for the building. A subcontractor takes up the project and works on it independently.

Subcontractor duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of a subcontractor are:

• Understanding the requirements of the job
• Draw up an estimate regarding the required workforce and resources
• Gathering a work force to complete the job
• Preparing estimates to submit to the contractor
• Paying the workers and ensuring that they deliver good work
• Ensuring that the project can be completed within the deadlines specified by the contractor
• Dealing with the issues of the employees
• Keep accurate records of the project in both technical detailing and financial terms
• Supervise the job and conduct regular quality checks to ensure that the final product will be of high quality

Subcontractor skills and specifications

The skills and specifications of a subcontractor are:

• Sound knowledge regarding the specific fiend of work
• Ability to understand blueprints and follow instructions
• A sound knowledge about accounting and finance
• Efficient work ethics
• Must be organized and systematic in work
• Ability to work well under pressure in order to deliver good work within the deadlines
• Good communication, negotiation, leadership and managerial skills

Subcontractor education and qualification

A subcontractor can be a high school graduate with a vocational training in his field of work. On the job training forms a major portion of his training

Subcontractors salary

There is no fixed salary for a subcontractor. The remuneration is decided between the contractor and subcontractor. Average salary for subcontractor’s salary jobs is $61,000.