Subcontractor

usgb/sʌbˈkɑːntræktər/
noun

A person or company that does a part of the job that another person or company is responsible for.

The construction company hired a subcontractor to handle the electrical work for the new building.
Visual representation of "subcontractor" - A person or company that does a part of the job that another person or company is responsible for.

Often appears as...

  • independent subcontractor
  • electrical subcontractor
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Responsibility Chain

Understand that while subcontractors do specific jobs, the main contractor oversees overall responsibility.

Illustration for Responsibility Chain
If the painting is poor, the main contractor answers for the subcontractor's work.
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Specific Skills

Subcontractors are often hired because they have specialized skills or equipment the main contractor lacks.

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We need a subcontractor with expertise in stained glass to complete this project.
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Collaborative Work

A subcontractor usually works in tandem with other contractors to complete complex projects.

Illustration for Collaborative Work
The subcontractors will need to coordinate for the installation of the HVAC system.
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