SKILL.md
Subcontractor Scorecard Skill
Every GC has a mental list of subs they'd hire again and subs they'd rather eat the higher bid to avoid. This skill turns that instinct into a defensible record: five weighted dimensions, anchored 1–5 scales so two reviewers score alike, evidence per rating, and a recommendation you can put in front of a preconstruction meeting — or a sub's principal — without it reading as a grudge.
What This Skill Produces
- A weighted scorecard across five dimensions with a 0–100 composite score
- Anchored 1–5 ratings per dimension with the evidence behind each
- A recommendation tier: preferred / approved / conditional / do-not-rebid
- Feedback points suitable for a performance conversation with the sub
- Optional side-by-side comparison when scoring multiple subs in a trade
Required Inputs
Ask for what's missing; from partial data, score what's evidenced and mark unscored dimensions [insufficient data] rather than guessing:
- Sub and trade, projects covered by the evaluation, contract values
- Schedule facts — milestones hit/missed, manpower vs. commitments, recovery behaviour
- Quality facts — punch item counts vs. trade norms, rework/back-charges, inspection failures, submittal quality
- Safety facts — recordables/near-misses on your sites, EMR if known, toolbox/permit compliance
- Paperwork facts — timeliness of lien waivers, certified payroll, insurance certs, closeout docs
- Change-order behaviour — pricing reasonableness, claims posture, T&M ticket discipline
Scoring Framework
Score each dimension 1–5 against the anchors, then weight:
| Dimension | Weight | 1 (fails) | 3 (solid) | 5 (excellent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule reliability |
