General contractors typically execute the contract with the developer and construct the project according to plans and specifications developed by the architect and engineers. General contractors schedule subcontractors’ work and monitor quality to ensure that the subcontractor’s performance satisfies the general contractor’s obligations to the developer. General contractors and subcontractors typically bear legal liability for the quality of their work for a specified period of time after the development is complete. Search for LEED Accredited Individuals through the LEED Professional Directory.