Being my own general contractor

[Parish Williamson]

  I am in the process of building a 70x70 metal building for a retail store on a piece of property I own. I am wondering if it is possible to be my own general contractor and handle all the duties of a GC, i.e. coordinating subcontractors etc. I have no prior training or experience in being a GC and the only knowledge I have at this point is casual experience in construction. The savings are substantial to be my own GC, but I am not sure whether it is possible.

Has anybody been their own general contractor before? If so, could you share any advice? I would also appreciate any resources you can point me towards. Thank you!