DISC+ PROFILE
General Contractor
General Contractor
Job Summary
A general contractor oversees the entire building project on-site. They supervise construction project laborers, conduct routine inspections, direct subcontractors, and consult homeowners regarding remodel or new construction specifications. Other responsibilities include documenting pricing in a daily logbook, monitoring work quality, and ensuring all building codes are met. They need extensive knowledge of building permits, construction industry best practices, and a contractor's license. A general contractor works on-site in a field office to efficiently supervise the building project.
See Full Job DescriptionPersonality types of a General Contractor
Each letter of DISC represents polar personality types with correlating behaviors and characteristics. Learn more about their strengths and weaknesses, how they communicate, and
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D
high D - Problem Solver
Likes to have control or authority
I
high I - Influencer
Likes being social
S
low S - Voyager
Likes new adventures
C
high C - Rule Follower
Likes following rules
Behavioral Qualities for a General Contractor
Behavioral qualities make people naturally act in a certain way. Utilize people's natural behaviors and strengths at work.
- Commanding. A presence of control and authority.
- Stimulating. Invigorating and rousing.
- Proactive. Driven towards action, not reaction.
- Organized. Structured and methodical.
Motivators for a General Contractor
Motivators are values that drive people. To retain passionate employees, place people in a role that utilizes their values
- Political: A drive for authority, to take command. To tend to the political drive, let them decide how best to manage individual projects and provide them with a flexible work environment.
- Regulatory: A drive to maintain order and the status quo. To tend to the regulatory drive, give them leadership opportunities that allow them to showcase their management abilities.
- Theoretical: A drive to learn and gain new knowledge. To tend to the theoretical drive, encourage them to learn new skills as they develop in their career.
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