Also known as: GC
The company the owner hires to build the project and manage the subcontractors who perform the trade work.
The general contractor (GC) holds the prime contract with the owner and is responsible for delivering the whole project — scheduling, coordinating, and paying the subcontractors who self-perform or execute each trade. The GC carries the schedule, the budget, and much of the risk.
Most construction project management careers are on the GC side: it's where the coordination happens across every trade, and where roles like project engineer, project manager, and superintendent live.
A specialty trade contractor hired by the general contractor to perform a defined portion of the work.
The general contractor's on-site leader, responsible for running the field, the crews, and the day-to-day build.
A person or firm that represents the owner's interests in managing the project, separate from the general contractor.
The agreement between the project owner and the general contractor that defines the total scope, price, and terms.
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