Subcontractor Performance Scorecard Skill for Foreman OS

Overview

The sub-performance skill delivers objective, data-driven performance scorecards for every subcontractor on a project. Rather than relying on gut feelings or anecdotal feedback, scorecards aggregate actual project data across five critical performance dimensions, each scored 1-10 and weighted to produce a composite score.

Purpose

Subcontractor performance scorecards enable:

1. Informed Bidding Decisions: When planning the next project, access historical performance data. Prefer subs with proven track records; avoid repeat problems.
2. Back-Charge Documentation: Performance data (quality failures, schedule misses, safety incidents) provides objective justification for back charges or warranty claims.
3. Performance Improvement Conversations: Instead of vague feedback ("Your crew wasn't organized"), use data: "Your PPC was 62% this quarter; the project average is 78%. Let's discuss what blocked your work."
4. Contract Incentives: Reward high-performing subs (9-10 rating) with priority on future bids, multi-project discounts, or bonus incentives.
5. Risk Mitigation: Flag at-risk subs (<5.0 rating) early; initiate corrective action meetings or contract review before problems cascade.
6. Preferred Vendor Lists: Build institutional memory across projects. Track sub performance over years; promote reliable, professional subs; deprioritize problematic ones.

Scorecard Philosophy