Free Subcontractor Agreement Template

A Subcontractor Agreement defines the relationship between a general contractor and a subcontractor. This template ensures clear scope, payment terms, insurance requirements, and quality standards for subcontracted construction work.

What Is a Subcontractor Agreement?

A subcontractor agreement formalizes the working relationship between a general contractor (GC) and a specialized subcontractor for a defined portion of a construction project. It flows down the relevant obligations from the prime contract between the GC and property owner.

Key Clauses to Include

1. Scope — Specific work to be performed by the subcontractor, referencing project drawings and specifications.
2. Prime Contract Reference — Flow-down of relevant terms, timelines, and quality standards from the main contract.
3. Payment — Rates, invoicing procedures, retainage percentage, and payment timing (pay-when-paid vs. pay-if-paid).
4. Insurance — Minimum coverage requirements for general liability, workers’ comp, and auto insurance.
5. Safety — OSHA compliance, site safety requirements, and reporting procedures.
6. Quality — Materials standards, workmanship expectations, and inspection procedures.
7. Change Orders — Written approval required for any work beyond the original scope.
8. Lien Waivers — Require lien waivers with each payment application.

How to Customize This Template

1. Reference project documents — Attach relevant drawings, specs, and the project schedule.
2. Specify insurance minimums — Requirements vary by project size and risk level.
3. Define the payment trigger — “Pay-when-paid” (sub gets paid when GC gets paid) vs. reasonable time after invoice.
4. Include cleanup requirements — Daily and final cleanup responsibilities.

How to Send for E-Signature with WPsigner

1. Upload — Drop this agreement into WPsigner
2. Add fields — Signatures for GC and sub, insurance cert acknowledgment
3. Send — Email secure link — subs can sign from any device on the job site
4. Track — Monitor all sub agreements from one WordPress dashboard
5. Store — Archived with audit trails