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Why Work With Us

We are looking to build a collaborative relationship with you!

 

Some benefits of working with us:

  

  • We will work with you in any reasonable capacity. 
  • We can provide business advice, technical advice, training, step-outs, and how-to videos to help you succeed. 
  • We can help with understanding insurance, taxes and help you get insured if needed.
  • We will work with you to build a relationship where you complete projects, to our standards, so you make more money.

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Boiler Installer

Experience in residential steam and hot water boiler systems

-Certification a plus

-Install residential steam and hot water boiler systems

-Repair and maintain residential boiler systems

-Assemble and replace boiler parts

-Inspect assembled vessels/individual components

(such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, auxiliary mechanisms for defects)

-Clean pressure vessel equipment

(using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents)

-Bolt or arc-weld pressure vessel structure and parts together

(using wrenches and welding equipment)

-Read blueprints for location, position, and dimensions

-Necessary tools and equipment required

Cabinet Installer

Experience installing cabinets and countertops

-Assemble and install kitchen cabinets

-Install various types of countertops

(such as granite, quartz, Formica, and marble)

-Paint or stain cabinets

-Necessary tools required

Carpet Installer

Experience removing old carpet and installing new carpet

-Measure, cut and install new carpet 

-Necessary tools required

Carpenter

Experience in both rough and finished carpentry

-Install and build framework, walls, stairs, floors, and closets

-Build window and door frames

-Fit and install trim, molding, and hardware

-Measure and calculate materials needed

-Cut, shape, and smooth lumber and other materials

-Assemble and install furniture, cabinets, and shelves

-Ability to read blueprints

-Necessary tools required

Cleaner-Construction

Experience with Construction Clean-up

-Having a truck and ability to take debris to the dump is a plus

-Clean up construction area

-Knowledge of what material to keep and what can be discarded

-Ability to properly load a dumpster to utilize space

-Ability to organize material and tools during the clean-up.

Demolition Expert

Experience with Residential Demolition

-Demo walls (including load bearing walls)

-Demo kitchens and bathrooms

-Remove floor and wall tile

-Remove various types of flooring

-Remove wallpaper and mirrored walls

-Have the ability to Demo without damaging areas not being renovated

(including plumbing, electric, and HVAC)

-Necessary tools required

Drywall Installer

Experience hanging drywall

-Cut and hang drywall on walls and ceilings

-Tape and Spackle

-Have the ability to do patch and prep work

-Have the ability to work with plaster (20 min. and 45 min. powder)

-Compound walls and ceilings for a smooth finish

-Necessary tools required

Electrician

Experience in both rough and finished electrical

-Knowledgeable in service wires

-Knowledgeable in panel boxes

-Up to date with the current codes

-Necessary tools required

Fence Installer

Experience installing and repairing fencing

-Install various types of fencing

-Repair various types of fencing

-Install and repair gates

-Necessary tools and machinery required

Field Manager

Experience and Knowledge in residential construction

-Must have a truck or van

-Communicate effectively with all parties

(subs, designer, clients, inspectors, construction managers)

-Have the ability to ensure everyone understands all aspects of the project

-Travel to the job sites

-Take pictures of the property before, during, and after the renovation

-Inspect subcontractors’ work

Floor Installer

Experience installing various types of flooring

-Install various flooring systems

(hardwood, laminate, vinyl)

-Be knowledgeable in the different flooring systems’ installation methods

-Necessary tools required

Floor Refinisher

Experience refinishing hardwood floors

-Have experience sanding hardwood floors.

-Apply stain and/or sealer

-Necessary tools and machinery required

Handyman

Experience working with other trades

-Work with other trades doing some parts of those trades

-Install fixtures such as toilets, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators

-Be able to complete simples fixes to fixtures

(such as fixing a running toilet or dripping faucet)

-Install electrical switches and fixtures

-Do assembly as required

-Install vent covers, switchplates, and outlet covers

-Be capable of completing a punch list.

-Necessary tools required

HVAC Expert

Experience in all aspects of HVAC

-HVAC Certification or EPA Certification is a plus.

-Install heating systems, cooling systems, and ventilation systems

-Repair/replace heating systems, cooling systems, and ventilation systems

-Connect gas lines to heating system/Refrigerant lines to cooling system

-Capable of installing and testing fuel lines

-Capable of performing startups

(setting gas pressure, adjusting air pressure, adjusting temperature rise)

-Wire low and high voltage to heating and cooling equipment

-Install and mount HVAC equipment components

(electronic controls, panels, devices, sensors)

-Install sheet metal and flex ducts for HVAC systems.

-Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications accurately.

-Necessary  tools required

Insulation Expert

Experience removing and installing insulation

-Certification a plus

-Install various insulation materials

(such as fiberglass, cellulose, spray foam and injection foam)

-Experience in various installation methods

(such as blown-in, batts, spray foam, and injection foam)

-Provide recommendations and address air leakage and air sealing

-Ability to read and interpret blueprints and building plans

-Properly seal and air seal building envelope to improve energy efficiency

-Ability to provide technical support and troubleshoot insulation-related issues

 (such as moisture problems and mold growth)

-Necessary tools and equipment needed.

Ironworker

Experience working with iron

-Fabricate and install iron interior and exterior stair railings and hand railings

-Fabricate and install exterior deck railings

-Fabricate and install metal decorative railings

-Have the ability of cut and weld metal into precise forms

-Necessary tools and equipment required

Laborer

Minimal experience in residential construction needed

-Willing to help with general tasks as needed

-Moving objects/construction material/tools as directed

-Removing construction debris/materials/tools as directed

-Work with subcontractors under their direct supervision

-Retrieving tools and materials for subcontractors as directed

-Willing to learn valuable residential construction skills

-This position involves doing physical labor at the construction site.

Mason/Bricklayer/Concrete

Experience in all types of masonry

-Have the ability to do complete concrete work

(such as driveways, sidewalks, patios, floors)

-Experience with foundations and footings

-Experience laying brick

(such as fireplaces, chimneys, walls, patios, walkways)

-Install patio and driveway pavers

-Have the ability to do various types of stone work.

-Necessary tools required

Master Electrician

Licensed Professional Electrician

-Must have the ability to pull permits

-Expert in all areas of rough and finished electrical

-Knowledgeable in service wires

-Knowledgeable in panel boxes

-Up to date with the current codes

-Necessary tools required

Master Plumber

Licensed Professional Plumber

-Must have the ability to pull permits

-Expert in all areas of rough and finished plumbing

-Experience installing plumbing fixtures

(such as water heaters, sump pumps, radiators, sinks, garbage disposals, toilet)

-Experience with installing and connecting gas lines

-Up to date with current codes

-Necessary tools and equipment required

Painter

Experience in all aspects of residential painting

-Prepare walls, ceiling, molding, doors, and shelves for painting

-Apply paint to both interior and exterior surfaces

-Apply decorative finishes

(such as textured ceilings or walls and accent walls)

-Necessary tools and equipment required

Plumber

Experience in both rough and finished plumbing

-Experience installing plumbing fixtures

(such as water heaters, sump pumps, radiators, sinks, garbage disposals toilets)

-Experience with installing and connecting gas lines

-Up to date with current codes

-Necessary tools and equipment required

Roofer

Experience with various types of roofs

-Knowledgeable in various types of roofing material

(such as metal, rubber, and shingles)

-Have the ability to replace, repair, and install various types of roofs

(such as flat sloped, or mansard)

-Necessary tools required

Siding Installer

Experience with various types of exterior siding

-Knowledgeable in various types of siding options

-Have the ability to remove old siding

-Professionally install new siding

-Have the ability to do capping

-Necessary tools required

Tiler

Experience laying various types of tile

-Have the ability to install various types of tile

(such as ceramic, porcelain, mosaic, concrete)

-Have the ability to install tile in various areas

(such as walls, backsplashes, shower stalls, floors)

-Be knowledgeable in the various types of mortar and grout

-Have the ability to professionally grout tile

-Necessary tools required

Window Installer

Experience installing residential windows

-Have the ability to remove and install various types of residential  windows

-Have the ability to cap the installed windows

-Necessary tools required

We Pay Subcontractors in Various Ways

Important to Note:  By working with us you will be an Independent Contractor.  You will not have an Employee/Employer Relationship with Matrix Construction.

 

The following details the various ways we pay Independent Contractors:

 

  • Daily: Each day you will be responsible to complete a variety of tasks.  You will be paid at the end of the day.  This payment will be based on either an hourly or daily rate agreement.

 

  • Weekly: If you would like to work with us on a more continuous basis, this option may be for you.  You will be assigned daily, weekly, or monthly tasks and get paid at the end of each week worked.  This payment will be based on either an hourly, daily, or weekly rate agreement.

 

  • Per Trade: You will be assigned a particular trade based on your knowledge and expertise and be paid when the job is complete.  For example, Electrical, Plumbing, or Tiling.

Please Note: We inspect the job prior to payment.

 

  • Per Project: You will be assigned a complete project and be paid along the way as the project progresses.

For example, a complete bathroom renovation.

 

  • Per House: Our last option is to assign you an entire house renovation or the majority of the work in the renovation.  Since you will have plenty of work at the same location, you will have the ability to leave your tools in one place as well as having a sense of accomplishment each day as you work toward completing the project. With this option, you will be required to meet predetermined deadlines. You will have an agreement with us and, as per the terms of the agreement and the progress made, you will be paid.

 

Please Note:  We NEVER give upfront deposits or allow front loading of a job.

We’ve Been Building For Over 25 Years

Construction Jobs Available!

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Interior Construction

We are seeking all trades who can handle interior construction jobs.

Exterior Construction

We are seeking all trades who can handle exterior construction jobs.

I've been in the construction industry for over 15 years, and working with this group has been one of the best experiences I've had. They hired me for several projects over the past years, and every job was organized and efficiently managed. The communication was excellent, and I always knew what was expected of me. Moreover, payments were prompt and fair, which is something every subcontractor values greatly. I highly recommend HirePhillySubs.Com to anyone looking for a reliable and professional contractor to work with.

Tony

As a subcontractor specializing in electrical work, I've had the pleasure of collaborating on multiple occasions. Each project was a testament to their commitment to quality and timeliness. The team was always supportive, and any issues that arose were quickly addressed. They maintained a clear and consistent line of communication, which made my job much easier. Payments were always made on time, reflecting their respect for the hard work we put in. I'm looking forward to working with HirePhillySubs.Com on future projects.

Joshua

Working with this group has been an exceptional experience. From the first day, it was clear that they valued the expertise and input of their subcontractors. The projects were well-coordinated, and expectations were clearly communicated. I appreciated their professional approach and the respect they showed towards my team and me. Payments were handled efficiently and without delay, which allowed me to focus on delivering high-quality work. I can't speak highly enough of HirePhillySubs.com and look forward to our continued partnership.

Anthony