Which statement describes the Contractor's responsibilities?

• A. The Contractor performs the work in accordance with the contract documents and coordinates with subs.
• B. The Contractor funds and administers the project.
• C. The Contractor reviews and approves submittals and certifies payment.
• D. The Contractor interprets the contract and makes all decisions.

Answer: (A)

The key duty is to carry out the work in accordance with the contract documents and to coordinate with subcontractors. This means following the drawings, specs, and addenda, and organizing the on-site work so all trades fit together, meet the design intent, and achieve the required quality and schedule. Other roles described don’t correctly assign the primary responsibilities: funding and administration are responsibilities of the owner, not the contractor; submittals and payments are typically reviewed or certified by the design professional (and the contractor submits applications for payment), not decided solely by the contractor; contract interpretation and final decisions on terms are generally the purview of the architect or owner, not the contractor.