{"product_id":"contractor-job-cost-profit-system","title":"Contractor Job Cost \u0026 Profit System","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKnow where the job is headed before closeout.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eContractor Job Cost \u0026amp; Profit System\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Excel-based project cost-control system that helps contractors compare the original budget with commitments, actual costs, approved change orders, forecasted remaining cost, and projected final profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built to answer the questions that matter during the job—not months later: Are we over budget? Is the margin slipping? Are commitments fully recorded? What will the project likely cost when it is finished?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this system helps you do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate job budgets using consistent construction cost codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack committed costs, actual costs, vendors, employees, invoices, purchase orders, and payment status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate original contract value from approved change-order revenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare original budget with revised budget and current cost exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForecast remaining cost and projected final job cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate projected profit and projected gross margin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag projected losses, margin risk, and jobs expected to finish over revised budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview all projects from one portfolio dashboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded worksheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Here\u003c\/strong\u003e — setup instructions and color guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJobs\u003c\/strong\u003e — contract value, planned margin, percent complete, and current forecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Codes\u003c\/strong\u003e — reusable labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, permit, and general-condition categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBudgets\u003c\/strong\u003e — approved original budget by job and cost code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Log\u003c\/strong\u003e — commitments, actual costs, invoices, payments, and supporting notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChange Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e — approved and pending revenue and cost impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJob Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — revised contract, revised budget, projected final cost, profit, margin, and alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortfolio Dashboard\u003c\/strong\u003e — company-wide visibility across active and planned work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLists\u003c\/strong\u003e — editable categories and statuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral contractors, specialty contractors, project managers, superintendents, operations managers, estimators, and owner-operators who need a practical job-cost system without enterprise construction software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable Microsoft Excel workbook (.xlsx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicense and use terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample jobs and cost entries that demonstrate the workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Microsoft Excel 2021 and Microsoft 365 desktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo macros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow cells identify user inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray cells contain formulas and calculated results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded alerts identify jobs that need management attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workbook is an operational planning and project-control tool. It does not replace your accounting system, payroll records, tax reporting, contractual notice requirements, or professional accounting and legal advice. Results depend on complete, current, and accurate job data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Business License\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use within one business by that business and its employees. This license does not permit resale, public sharing, or distribution to separate businesses, customers, consulting clients, or outside organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workbook is also included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/contractor-operations-pro-bundle\"\u003eContractor Operations Pro Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. 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