Electrical Subcontractor Agreement Template

An electrical subcontractor agreement is used when an electrician is hired by a prime contractor to contribute to a construction project. The completed document will relay the services the electrician must provide, the amount of time they have to complete the work, and the compensation they will receive.

Electrical Subcontractor Agreement Template

An electrical subcontractor agreement is used when an electrician is hired by a prime contractor to contribute to a construction project. The completed document will relay the services the electrician must provide, the amount of time they have to complete the work, and the compensation they will receive.

Last updated December 7th, 2024

An electrical subcontractor agreement is used when an electrician is hired by a prime contractor to contribute to a construction project. The completed document will relay the services the electrician must provide, the amount of time they have to complete the work, and the compensation they will receive.

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Types of Electrical Subcontractors

Depending on their license classification and specialty, an electrical subcontractor may operate under any of the following categories:

Outside/Line

An outside electrical subcontractor installs and maintains high-voltage lines and substations to transport power from a power plant to facilities, buildings, and residences.

Inside

Inside electricians provide electrical services to residential or commercial properties. They operate only within property lines, which is why they are called “inside electricians” or “linemen.”

Integrated Building Systems (IBS) and Voice Data Video (VDV)

An IBS or VDV electrical subcontractor primarily works with low-voltage systems to provide power for networks, climate controls, fiber optics, and telecommunications.

Electrician’s License

To operate as an electrical subcontractor, individuals must have an electrician’s license for the state in which they work. Although some states may not have state licensing, licenses are still required and will be mandated by the local municipal government.

License Classifications

Each state has its own license classifications which indicate an electrician’s experience level and specialty.

License classifications in the United States include the following titles:

  • Journeyman Electrician
  • Electrical Apprentice
  • Electrical Contractor
  • Residential Electrician
  • Commercial Electrician
  • Industrial Electrician
  • Maintenance Electrician
  • Independent Electrical Contractor
  • Supervising Electrician
  • Master Electrician

Sample

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ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

1. THE PARTIES. This Subcontractor Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made between [CONTRACTOR NAME] with a mailing address of [CONTRACTOR ADDRESS] (the “Contractor”) and [SUBCONTRACTOR NAME] with a mailing address of [SUBCONTRACTOR ADDRESS] (the “Subcontractor”).

WHEREAS, the Contractor intends to pay the Subcontractor for Services provided, effective [MM/DD/YYYY], under the following terms and conditions:

2. THE CLIENT. The Subcontractor acknowledges that any work performed under this Agreement must be in accordance with the latest version of the agreement made between the Contractor and [CLIENT NAME], who has a mailing address of [CLIENT MAILING ADDRESS] (the “Client”).

3. SERVICES & RESPONSIBILITIES. The Subcontractor agrees to perform and be responsible for the following: [LIST SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES] (hereinafter the “Services”).

4. LOCATION. The primary location for the Services completed by the Subcontractor shall be [ADDRESS].

5. START & END DATES. The Subcontractor shall be permitted to begin the Services on [MM/DD/YYYY] and shall complete the services in a reasonable time period in accordance with industry standards.

6. PAYMENT AMOUNT. Payment for the Services shall be as follows: [COMPENSATION (e.g., $30/hr)]. Payment shall be made by the Contractor to the Subcontractor as follows: [PAYMENT FREQUENCY (e.g., weekly paid on Friday)].

7. TERMINATION. During the course of this Agreement, either party can terminate this agreement by providing [#] days’ notice to the other party.

8. SUBCONTRACTING. The Subcontractor shall ( Have | Not Have) the right to Subcontract, either in part or in whole, the Services authorized under this agreement.

9. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES. If a dispute arises concerning the provisions of this Agreement or the performance of any of the parties mentioned, the parties hereby agree to settle the dispute by equally paying for binding arbitration as regulated under the laws in the state where the Services are being performed.

10. ASSIGNMENT. The Subcontractor shall not have the right to assign any rights under this Agreement or any part of the Services issued herein. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties’ heirs, executors, successors, and assigns.

11. REQUIRED LICENSES. All parties of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the Contractor, the Subcontractor, other subcontractors, and all parties’ direct or indirect employees and agents, shall be licensed in accordance with respective state laws where the individual is performing their trade or service. All individuals under this agreement shall be regulated by their respective licensing board, which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints made by any third (3rd) parties.

12. INDEMNIFICATION. The Subcontractor shall indemnify and hold the Contractor and Client harmless from any loss or liability from performing the Services under this Agreement.

13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. No term, covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement shall be considered to create an employer and employee relationship. All parties to this Agreement attest that the relationship between the Contractor and the Subcontractor shall be recognized as the Subcontractor acting as an independent contractor.

14. SIGNATURES.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement was signed by the parties under the hands of their duly authorized officers and made effective as of the undersigned date.

Contractor Signature: _____________________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Print Name: [CONTRACTOR NAME]

Subcontractor’s Signature: _____________________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Print Name: [SUBCONTRACTOR NAME]