Sub-Contractor Management
Historically subcontractors have played a vital role in assisting companies source the skills they need in a flexible way. Utilizing subcontractors may mean certain issues arise and are likely to face problems with keeping the project on track and communicating effectively. Subcontractor management requires a rigorous focus on project management, coupled with effective processes to keep communications channels constantly open.
Subcontractor management ensures consistency in how a firm manages its subcontractors, which in turn mitigates the risk to the customer.
Consistency is achieved by defining, to the greatest extent reasonably practicable, a uniform framework of expectation for both all subcontracted and all project management personnel.
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The subcontract management process involves:
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Identifying the customer specific needs for a project.
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Identifying and qualifying potential contractors.
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Communicating customer policies to hired subcontractors.
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Providing ongoing oversight of contracts.
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