The qualifying RME for a construction firm must work at least:

The qualifying RME for a construction firm must work at least:

• A. 32 hr per week or 80% of the work week
• B. 40 hr per week
• C. 20 hr per week
• D. 60% of the work week

Answer: (A)

The rule ensures the qualifying Responsible Managing Employee (RME) really oversees the firm’s work each week. The RME must be on-site and actively directing operations, not just holding the title. To account for different workloads, the minimum time is set as the greater of 32 hours per week or 80% of the actual work week. This means in a typical 40-hour week the floor is 32 hours, but as weeks get longer, the required hours rise with 80% (for example, a 50-hour week would require 40 hours). This structure guarantees meaningful on-site supervision and accountability for the licensed firm.

The rule ensures the qualifying Responsible Managing Employee (RME) really oversees the firm’s work each week. The RME must be on-site and actively directing operations, not just holding the title. To account for different workloads, the minimum time is set as the greater of 32 hours per week or 80% of the actual work week. This means in a typical 40-hour week the floor is 32 hours, but as weeks get longer, the required hours rise with 80% (for example, a 50-hour week would require 40 hours). This structure guarantees meaningful on-site supervision and accountability for the licensed firm.