Managing Sub-Tier Contractors and Suppliers

As a Subcontractor, when you manage Sub-Tier Subcontractors and Suppliers you become a Prime Subcontractor. Sub-Tiers provide additional labor or supplies for the Prime Subcontractor organization.

Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tiers (LW Subs)—Submit lien waivers through the system, but are paid off-system
- Signatures are released immediately.
- No protection is given to the unconditional lien waiver.
Manual Sub-Tiers—Provide lien waivers and receive payment off-system

A Prime Subcontractor or General Contractor pays the Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier or Manual Sub-Tier via check.

Managing a Sub-Tier on TPM

Use the system to track lien waivers and manage On-System Sub-Tiers.

Add Sub-Tier to a Project
Use the Record Sub-Tiers tab of your Billing Workflow to add a Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier to a project.
Note: A Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier must have an account before users can sign a lien waiver through the system. Use the Invite Organization link on the Manage Lien Waivers page. You can also use the Add Sub-Tier page.
See Adding a Manual Contractor for directions.
Request Sub-Tier Lien Waiver
Use the Manage Lien Waivers page to ask for Sub-Tier unconditional lien waivers.
Note: The Prime Subcontractor must include a Sub-Tier in a draw before requesting a lien waiver.
(Optional) Upload Manual Lien Waiver
Use the Manage Lien Waivers page to upload a Manual or Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier's (LW Sub) lien waiver.
Note: Once uploaded, an LW Sub cannot sign the lien waiver on system for the current draw.
Update Lien Waiver Status
Use the Manage Lien Waivers page to approve or reject lien waivers. You can also comment on and/or forward the lien waivers from this screen.

Once Sub-Tier lien waivers are approved or forwarded, the General Contractor reviews and approves or rejects them.

Next: Adding a Manual Contractor