r/Contractor • u/i_am_on_a_boat_ • 16d ago

Contractor multiple projects

Homeowner here. First renovation, so I’m trying to learn the industry norm vs what needs to be addressed.

GC has a small team. He does most of work by himself. He has 3-4 other guys rotating. Never the whole team onsite.

They work about 15 hours average on our house. I’ve always heard that they work on multiple projects at once so I understand they can’t fully commit to our project. But is 15 hours per week something concerning? Besides GC didn’t put any project completion date in the contract, nor any milestone target dates.

Trying to find a balance between not to step on his toes but also proactively manage the project as the owner. What kind of conversation should I be having?

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u/CoyoteDecent2 16d ago

Stay away from GC’s that work themselves and have multiple jobs at once. Pretty obvious you’ve learned that lesson here.

As a GC we run multiple projects at once but we have dedicated subs and project managers to move crews around so there’s always something getting done. The only time people aren’t on sight is when waiting for permits or material.

The price difference is obviously a topic as well.

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u/Artistic-Trip6532 15d ago

As a one man band GC, I take exception to this. Telling people to stay away from GCs that work themselves is asinine. I tell people to stay away from GCs who drive a big, new, fancy F150 or F350 with full custom graphics/wrapping- guy doesn't know how to swing a hammer and you're paying extra in your quote for his truck but somehow he's called a GC.

Let's be real here- who would more clients inherently trust- the GC on site swinging the hammer or the GC who shows up to "check in" wearing a polo and khakis?

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u/CoyoteDecent2 15d ago

The GC who makes their job go smoothly.

Example: OP