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Job Cost Tracker

Live job cost tracking for construction projects.

Log costs as work happens and close out progress payments faster. See live budget vs. actual spend to make field decisions with more confidence. Share a clean dashboard with external members, no accounts required on their end.

Construction quantity survey and budgeting review on site

Key benefits

Log unit quantities, trucking tickets, time & materials, lump sums, and allowances.

Live

Job Cost Tracker

Log costs as work happens. See live budget vs actual. Share a clean dashboard with owners and team members.

Spent to date

$118,420

Total Budget

$146,500

12 cost items - 31 logs

Step 1: What job cost are you logging?

Description
concrete curb
Existing cost items
Concrete slab repair
#12 - Unit quantity
Concrete sidewalk
#18 - Unit quantity
Concrete forming
#21 - Time & materials
Create new log: "concrete curb"
Cost type
Pick the type that matches how this is billedUnit Quantity
Unit QuantityBulk work measured by units (m², tonnes, each).
Trucking TicketDedicated hauling with ticket #, truck ID, load info.
Time & MaterialsLabor + equipment hours and material line items.
Lump SumFixed contract. Log % complete each period.
AllowanceFixed pool of money drawn down as costs hit.

Step 2: Log details - Unit Quantity

Fields specific to this log. Cost item settings in Step 3 are shared across all logs for this item.

Date
2026-04-30
Payee
General Contractor
Quantity
42
m
Notes (optional)
North access road curb poured and measured on site.

Step 3: Cost item settings

These apply to every future log against this cost item.

Unit type
m
Unit rate
$185.00
Estimated quantity
120
Base Budget
$22,200
Contingency Budget
$2,220
Total Budget$24,420

Log total

42 x $185.00

$7,770.00

Completed Logs

4 cost items - 12 logs loaded

Concrete curb
#013 - unit quantity
Concrete
Logs1
Spent$7,770.00
Budget$24,420.00
Concrete slab repair
#012 - unit quantity
Structural
Logs3
Spent$18,450.00
Budget$26,000.00
Site trucking
#018 - trucking ticket
-
Logs6
Spent$9,320.00
Budget-
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Description
Tags
Logs
Spent
Budget
Actions
#013
Concrete curb
Unit Quantity
Concrete
1
$7,770
$24,420
#012
Concrete slab repair
Unit Quantity
Structural
3
$18,450
$26,000
#018
Site trucking
Trucking Ticket
-
6
$9,320
-

Export or Share Dashboard

Download exports or publish a password-protected dashboard that stays in sync with new logs.

  • Be confident where your budget standsSee live budget versus actual by item, tag, date range, or cost entry type.
  • Keep cost evidence attachedAttach photos, files, and notes to each cost entry so the record is ready for review.
  • Share cost status clearlyGive owners and team members a clean dashboard without sending spreadsheet versions back and forth.

Who uses it

Built for the project roles watching spend and payment support.

Project Managers

Track field costs and budget status before small issues become payment surprises.

Contract Administrators

Keep supporting records attached to the cost item they belong to.

Owners

Review project cost status through a clean dashboard instead of waiting for spreadsheet exports.

Field Teams

Capture quantities and evidence while work is happening, from mobile or desktop.

Workflow

From budget planning to payment verification and reporting, we have you covered.

  1. Step 1

    Set the budget

    Create cost items and budgets before the work starts or as project scope develops.

  2. Step 2

    Log field costs

    Record quantities, labour, materials, trucking, lump sums, and allowances with evidence attached.

  3. Step 3

    Review status

    Filter live cost data by date range, type, tag, or project item.

  4. Step 4

    Share and export

    Open a live dashboard or export the record for progress payment review and project controls.

Shared dashboards

Share cost visibility without spreadsheet churn.

Publish a secure cost dashboard for owners and project stakeholders so everyone reviews the same current record.

Live budget status

Show current budget, actuals, and variance without sending a new workbook.

Evidence in context

Keep photos, files, and notes attached to the related cost item.

Controlled access

Share the right view with the right stakeholder and revoke it when needed.

No App Required

Works on phone, tablet, and desktop without another app download.

Job Cost Tracker is tuned for entering quantities from the trailer or site browser while still feeling comfortable on office desktops for reviewers. Shared dashboard viewers receive a secure browser link, not a storefront install loop.

Mobile field costing

Record trucking tickets, time and materials, unit counts, allowances, or lump-sum draws straight from phones and tablets.

Desktop reviews and variance checks

Open budget vs actual on large screens without squinting at spreadsheets bouncing between revisions.

No external app rollout

Partners open the shared dashboard once you publish it - no mandatory accounts or additional software downloads.

Simple pricing

Start with Job Cost Tracker, then add tools as your work grows.

Job Cost Tracker

$20/ seat / month

or $216 / seat / year (save 10%)

Trial

14-day trial (No Credit Card Required)

Billing

Per-user, per-tool billing

External access

Unlimited external dashboard access included

Start a 14-day trial

Questions?

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Which FieldWorks tools are available now?

Inspection Tracker, Job Cost Tracker, Deficiency Tracker, and Submittal Tracker are the live FieldWorks tools. Additional tools are planned as the toolbox grows.

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