BryanMD
Senior Member
The earlier thread about how to get one of these elusive creatures got me to thinking about it. The short answer (like most questions) is ?it depends?? because in most instances it is a combination of several different things sort of on a sliding scale that depends on the nature of the project, and the EC company, and the skill level of the people actually doing the work.
He may have other titles but what he does is the same. The lead man is the guy on the pointy end who is on the site everyday and on the fly is expected to keep the job on track by somehow or other making up for that day or weeks problem that is keeping it from being that mythical and elusive ideal project.
Some problems really are day to day, but most problems are rooted in something that was done (or not done) well before the first shovel of dirt was turned over. On that truly ideal project he isn?t even needed.
The mythical ideal project:
The architect and the EE did their jobs well and are never heard from again.
Owner? No idea who he is; never even seen him.
The EC has good estimators who spotted the errors at take off and squared away the RFI?s.
The one and only set of final drawings and specs being used and that all subs have a full set of are actually accurate, complete, and comply with all pertinent codes as drawn.
The project has enough in it to actually get it done on time and as bid.
Material and equipment are available when needed.
Material gets delivered on time and without back orders.
The GC and the PM know and trust your work so will stay out of your way but is still on site and is immediately available to quickly answer the questions that still might crop up.
The GC?s PM actually has authority to sign the change order?s right then and there.
There is sufficient time to do all the various tasks.
None of the other subs work ever interferes with the schedule devised and agreed to with the GC.
The worker bee?s have real experience with the job requirements.
The workers show up on time and stay at it all day.
Tracking and time sheets aren?t even needed because everyone shows up and does their job so the material invoices alone are enough to show what has been getting done that week.
(Feel free to add some more)
He may have other titles but what he does is the same. The lead man is the guy on the pointy end who is on the site everyday and on the fly is expected to keep the job on track by somehow or other making up for that day or weeks problem that is keeping it from being that mythical and elusive ideal project.
Some problems really are day to day, but most problems are rooted in something that was done (or not done) well before the first shovel of dirt was turned over. On that truly ideal project he isn?t even needed.
The mythical ideal project:
The architect and the EE did their jobs well and are never heard from again.
Owner? No idea who he is; never even seen him.
The EC has good estimators who spotted the errors at take off and squared away the RFI?s.
The one and only set of final drawings and specs being used and that all subs have a full set of are actually accurate, complete, and comply with all pertinent codes as drawn.
The project has enough in it to actually get it done on time and as bid.
Material and equipment are available when needed.
Material gets delivered on time and without back orders.
The GC and the PM know and trust your work so will stay out of your way but is still on site and is immediately available to quickly answer the questions that still might crop up.
The GC?s PM actually has authority to sign the change order?s right then and there.
There is sufficient time to do all the various tasks.
None of the other subs work ever interferes with the schedule devised and agreed to with the GC.
The worker bee?s have real experience with the job requirements.
The workers show up on time and stay at it all day.
Tracking and time sheets aren?t even needed because everyone shows up and does their job so the material invoices alone are enough to show what has been getting done that week.
(Feel free to add some more)
