Subcontractor Payment & Compliance Review for Site Preparation
The Subcontractor Payment & Compliance Review workflow provides site preparation contractors with a dependable method for managing subcontractor billing and compliance. It covers reviewing invoices tied to excavation or grading milestones, validating lien waivers, and confirming insurance coverage before payments are approved. Managers document each step to ensure accountability and transparency. This system reduces financial disputes, protects profitability, and maintains regulatory compliance. Subcontractors appreciate the fairness of consistent, accurate payments, while clients benefit from projects delivered without financial delays. With this workflow in place, site prep contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while keeping compliance front and center.
Receive subcontractor invoice or pay application for current billing period
Confirm invoice matches contract terms, billing cycle, and schedule of values
Verify scope of work billed aligns with actual progress in the field
Check that all approved change orders are reflected and documented
Apply retainage according to subcontract agreement
Review for math accuracy, duplicates, or previously paid items
Confirm receipt of up-to-date insurance certificates (general liability, workers’ comp, etc.)
Collect required lien waivers (conditional or unconditional)
Ensure any required compliance documents are current (safety forms, licenses, certified payroll, etc.)
Confirm subcontractor has submitted all required submittals and RFIs
Review and approve with project manager or financial controller
Log approved payment in accounting system and schedule for release
Notify subcontractor of payment approval or any corrections needed
File invoice, compliance documents, and approvals in subcontractor records
Receive subcontractor invoice or pay application for current billing period
Confirm invoice matches contract terms, billing cycle, and schedule of values
Verify scope of work billed aligns with actual progress in the field
Check that all approved change orders are reflected and documented
Apply retainage according to subcontract agreement
Review for math accuracy, duplicates, or previously paid items
Confirm receipt of up-to-date insurance certificates (general liability, workers’ comp, etc.)
Collect required lien waivers (conditional or unconditional)
Ensure any required compliance documents are current (safety forms, licenses, certified payroll, etc.)
Confirm subcontractor has submitted all required submittals and RFIs
Review and approve with project manager or financial controller
Log approved payment in accounting system and schedule for release
Notify subcontractor of payment approval or any corrections needed
File invoice, compliance documents, and approvals in subcontractor records
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