General Contractor

🏷️ Role Code: 2C1 • 🏛️ Department: Trades • 🏗️ Division: Construction

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🏗️ Role Profile

💰 EQTBLT	⏰ Commitment	🎯 Level Required	🗳️ Voting Power
55-130/hr	Full-time	Crew Lead (4+)	1.30×

🎯 Focus: Site Coordination & Trade Management

📍 Location: Active Construction Sites (90%) / The Station (10%)

📜 License: Contractor License + OSHA 30

The General Contractor (GC) oversees all on-site construction activities, coordinating trades, managing subcontractors, and ensuring projects are built according to plans, on schedule, and within budget.

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🎯 Responsibilities

🏗️ Project Execution

• 📋 Manage overall construction activities

• 🤝 Coordinate all trades and subcontractors

• 📐 Ensure work follows plans and specifications

• ⏰ Maintain project schedule

• ⭐ Control quality and workmanship

👥 Trade Coordination

• 📅 Schedule trade work sequences

• ⚖️ Resolve conflicts between trades

• 📦 Ensure materials are available

• 🔍 Coordinate inspections

• 🚚 Manage site logistics

⭐ Quality Management

• ✅ Enforce quality standards

• 🔍 Review work before inspections

• 🔧 Address deficiencies promptly

• 📝 Document as-built conditions

💬 Communication

• 📊 Report to Site Supervisor

• 👥 Lead daily coordination meetings

• 🏛️ Interface with inspectors

• 📝 Document progress and issues

💰 Compensation

📈 Career Path

📅 Daily Schedule

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✅ Requirements

Required:

• ⏱️ 5+ years construction experience

• 🔧 Multiple trade background or GC experience

• 📜 Contractor's license (where required)

• 🦺 OSHA 30 certification

• 🏅 DAO membership at Crew Lead (Level 4) or higher

Preferred:

• 🏠 Residential/Multi-family experience

• 📜 Project management certification

• 🏘️ Affordable housing background

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👥 Trade Supervision

The GC coordinates all trades on site:

Trade	Coordination Focus
🪚 Carpenter	Framing sequence, finish schedule
⚡ Electrician	Rough and finish timing
🚿 Plumber	Underground, rough, finish
❄️ HVAC Specialist	Equipment, ductwork
🧱 Mason	Foundation, block, finishes
🏠 Roofer	Dry-in schedule
🎨 Painter	Finish sequence

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📊 Performance Metrics

Metric	Target	Rating
⏰ Schedule adherence	Within 5% of plan	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💰 Budget performance	Within 3% of estimate	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🦺 Safety	Zero lost-time incidents	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐ Quality	95%+ first-time pass	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
🤝 Coordination	No trade conflicts	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

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📊 View Reporting Structure

Chain of Command

Level	Role
⬆️ Reports To	Construction PM → Site Supervisor
🏗️ You	General Contractor
⬇️ Supervises	Trade Foremen → Trade Workers

Direct Reports:

• 🔧 Trade Foremen (Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, etc.)

• 🦺 Site Safety Officer

Coordinates With:

• ✅ Quality Control Inspector

• 📅 Construction Scheduler

• 📜 Permit Specialist

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🗳️ View Governance Participation

As a Project Lead+ rank member:

Activity	Access
🗳️ Voting	Yes, with 1.30×+ weight
📝 Proposals	Can submit Financial proposals
👥 Committees	Construction, budget, safety

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🏭 Foundry Resources

Zone	Use
📡 The Station	Project coordination
🏗️ The Yard	Materials, equipment
🛠️ The Depot	Tool management

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🚀 How to Apply

1. ✅ Ensure DAO membership at Crew Lead level

2. 📝 Document construction experience

3. 📜 Provide contractor license (if applicable)

4. 📚 Complete Leadership Training

5. 👥 Interview with division leadership

Ready? Start Your Application →

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🔗 Related Pages

Trades & On-SiteConstruction & PropertyCrew Lead (Level 4)The Station