A subcontractor is a person or company hired by a contractor to perform specific tasks or services as part of a larger project. The role of a subcontractor is to complete their assigned tasks according to the specifications and requirements laid out by the contractor or project manager. Subcontractors may have specialized skills or expertise in a particular area, allowing them to perform tasks that the contractor may not have the ability or resources to complete on their own. The subcontractor is responsible for managing their own staff, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, and they may be paid by the hour, by the project, or on a retainer basis.
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