Subcontractor Hiring Pack
Hire subs like a GC: scorecard, reference script, and the contract set — with editable Word versions.
One-time payment · Instant download · Part of the Job Site Binder family
Eight documents, 36 pages
4 editable Word files
Interview Scorecard
The same questions for every sub, scored the same way, on one sheet. Licensing and insurance, crew size, current workload, who actually swings the hammer, and what happens when the schedule slips. Fill one out per bidder and the comparison makes itself.
Reference Check Form
A script for the call most owner-builders skip. What to ask the last three customers, what to ask the supply house, and the two questions that get an honest answer about whether the crew finished on time.
Hiring Walkthrough
The order of operations: how many bids to get, what to send bidders so the numbers are comparable, when to verify the license and call the insurance carrier, and what to have signed before anyone starts.
Red Flags & Walk-Away List
The answers that end the interview, and why each one predicts trouble. Printed so you can hand it to whoever is taking the call when you are not there.
Subcontractor Agreement
The contract itself, with the blanks left where your scope, price, schedule, and payment terms go. Covers insurance requirements, cleanup, warranty, and what happens if the work fails inspection.
From the Job Site Binder · editable Word version includedChange Order Form
Price and schedule impact of a change, signed before the work happens. The document that keeps a verbal “while you’re in there” from becoming an invoice you did not agree to.
From the Job Site Binder · editable Word version includedLien Waiver Templates
Conditional and unconditional waivers, partial and final. You exchange one for each payment, and they are how you prove at closing that nobody can still claim against your title.
From the Job Site Binder · editable Word version includedPayment Draw Schedule
Payments tied to completed, inspected work instead of the calendar — with the retainage line that gives you leverage on the punch list.
From the Job Site Binder · editable Word version includedCover · how to use the pack · contents
Six answers that end the interview
Printed to hand over
Vetting is cheap and firing a sub mid-build is not. These are the answers that mean you keep looking — each one printed with the reason it predicts trouble, so the judgment call is not yours alone to remember.
- No license number, or one that does not come back active. Every state board has a free lookup. A sub who cannot give you the number to check has told you the answer.
- The certificate of insurance is always coming later. You verify coverage by calling the carrier on the certificate, not by receiving a PDF. If it never arrives, their lapse becomes your liability.
- Wants a large deposit before any material is on site. Some money up front is normal for materials. A big check against nothing delivered is how subs fund the job they are behind on.
- Will not put the scope in writing. “We will figure it out as we go” always resolves in their favor once your framing is open and their crew is the one standing in it.
- No references from the last twelve months. Old references are a portfolio. Recent ones tell you how the crew is running right now, which is what you are actually buying.
- Cannot tell you who will be on your job. You are hiring a crew, not a company. If the person bidding is not the person working, find out who is before you sign.
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The Subcontractor Hiring Pack
What you get
- 36 print-ready pages across 8 documents, letter size
- Interview scorecard and reference check script
- The hiring walkthrough: bid, verify, sign, in order
- Red flags and walk-away list
- Subcontractor agreement, change order, lien waivers, draw schedule
- Editable Word versions of all four contract documents
- Lifetime access — re-download anytime with your purchase email
DeliveryInstant download the moment payment clears.
FormatPrint-ready PDFs plus editable Word files for the four contracts.
Not legal adviceGeneral-purpose construction documents. Have a local attorney review them before you use them on a real build.
Payment$29 one-time. No subscription, no renewal.
Frequently asked
Is this included in the $97 Job Site Binder?
The four contract documents are, word for word — the subcontractor agreement, change order form, lien waivers, and draw schedule all come from the binder, with the same editable Word versions. The interview scorecard, reference check form, hiring walkthrough, and red-flag list are the hiring half. If you are going to buy the binder, buy the binder. Buy this pack if hiring subs is the only part you need help with right now.
Can I edit the contracts?
Yes. All four contract documents come as editable Word files alongside the print-ready PDFs, so you can drop in your project details, scope language, and payment terms. They open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Will these contracts hold up in my state?
They are general-purpose construction documents of the kind used nationwide, and they are a far better starting point than a handshake or a one-line estimate. They are not legal advice. Lien waiver requirements in particular are state-specific — several states prescribe statutory waiver forms — so have a local construction attorney review the set before you use it on a real build.
How many subs can I use these for?
As many as your build needs. Print a scorecard for every bidder and a contract for every trade you hire. The license covers your own owner-builder project — please do not redistribute or resell the files.