The E-Myth Contractor: The Job Plan

The Job Plan includes everything a Contractor needs to know, have, and do in order to complete a job on time, every time, exactly as promised.

In the E-Myth Mastery Program, the Job Plan is known across industries as the Controlling Calendar.

Client: Larry Johnson, (wife: Patty, kids: Peter & Tracy) 435 Tahoma Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901
Job: New Cabinet Installation
Foreman: John Dewenit

Day	Labor	Personel	Materials/Supplies	Financial
1 day prior	Confirm site access and time w/ h/o	Foreman	Job plans, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc.	None
1	Confirm specs on site Consult w/arch. & h/o w/changes Confirm const. sched. w/ arch. Order materials & supplies	Foreman, Supervisor	Job plans, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, change order forms, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc.	Cash outlay of $1,500.00 to Stele's Lumber or materials
2	Confirm const. sched. w/ h/o	Foreman	Revised plans, change order forms, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc.	Receive partial payment of $2,500.00 from h/o
4	Receive materials & supplies Verify all materials & supplies Charge up all power tools	Foreman	Packing list, revised plans, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, pens, etc.	None
5	Receive materials & supplies (Cushion day) Verify all materials & supplies (Cushion day)	Foreman	Packing list, revised plans, tape measure, pens, etc.	None
6	Begin off-site construction	Supervisor, 2 Laborers	Revised plans, packing list, all raw materials & supplies, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, specific grade sandpaper, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc.	None
7	Off-site construction (Cushion day)	Supervisor, 2 Laborers	Revised plans, packing list, all raw materials & supplies, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, specific grade sandpaper, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc.	None
8	Wood treatment	Supervisor, 2 Laborers	Revised plans, varnish, brushes, gloves, goggles, face masks, etc.	None
9	Curing time Charge up all power tools	None necessary	Curing shed	None
10	Curing time (Cushion day)	None necessary	Curing shed	None
11	Partial assembly off site Charge up all power tools	Supervisor, 2 Laborers	Revised plans, packing list, treated wood, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc.	None
12	Confirm site access and start time w/ h/o Partial assembly off site (Cushion day)	Supervisor, 2 Laborers	Revised plans, packing list, treated wood, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc.	None
13	Take out existing cabinets at site Prep area for installation Install cabinets at site	Foreman, Supervisor, 2 Laborers	Revised plans, packing list, cabinets, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, drop cloths, tape, shop vac., etc.	None
14	Complete installation at site (Cushion day) h/o sign-off	Foreman, Supervisor, 2 Laborers	Revised plans, packing list, cabinets, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, drop cloths, tape, shop vac., etc.	Receive final payment of $2,500.00 from h/o
15	Follow up with arch.	Foreman	Revised plans, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc.	None
20	Follow up with h/o to determine level of satisfaction	Foreman, 1 Laborer	Revised plans, tool sets, scratch repair, filler, specific grade sand paper, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc.	None

The Need-to-Know Checklist
- What are the expectations of the homeowner?
- What are the expectations of the architect?
- What are the expectations of the general Contractor?
- What are the expectations of the Sub-Contractors?
- What are the expectations of my employees?