Every Job. Every Detail. One Place.
Track jobs from start to finish — customer info, proposals, invoices, labor, materials, costs. Use comprehensive job costing or keep it simple. ProTrades adapts to how you want to work.
Simple or Comprehensive — Your Choice
ProTrades doesn't force you into complex project management. Use what you need, skip what you don't.
Keep It Simple
Just need a place to organize jobs and customer info? Use ProTrades as a straightforward job tracker without the extra complexity.
- Create jobs with customer details
- Attach proposals and invoices
- Add notes and documents
- Track job status
Go Comprehensive
Ready to take control of job costing? Track everything and know exactly how your jobs are performing.
- Upload estimate budgets
- Track labor hours by system
- Enter POs and vendor invoices
- See estimated vs actual with AI insights
Everything in One Place
No more hunting through emails, spreadsheets, and file folders. Every job has everything you need, accessible to your whole team.
Customer Info
Contact details, address, and complete job history per customer
Proposals & Contracts
Attached proposals, contracts, and change orders
Invoices & Finances
All invoices, payments, and financial history for the job
Budget & Job Costing
Estimated vs actual costs, with breakdown by category
Labor Hours
Hours logged by workers, broken down by system
POs & Vendor Invoices
Purchase orders and vendor invoices tracked per job
Documents & Files
Store and access documents, photos, and files
Notes & Updates
Add notes and updates throughout the job
Mobile Access
Field workers view job details and log hours from their phone
Job Costing with AI Insights
Upload your estimate budget to the job. As work progresses, track labor hours and materials. ProTrades shows you estimated vs actual — and AI helps you understand what it means.
Budget from Estimates
Upload your estimate budget with breakdowns directly to the job
Real-Time Tracking
See actual labor and material costs as they're logged
AI Assistance
Get suggestions and advice for managing costs — helpful for those new to job costing or experienced users alike
Over Budget Alerts
Know if you're going over budget before it's too late
Job Cost Summary
AI Insight: Material costs are tracking higher than labor. You may want to review recent POs against the original estimate.
Why Contractors Use ProTrades for Job Management
Here's what we hear from contractors who switch to ProTrades
Flexible
Use simple job tracking or go comprehensive with full job costing. ProTrades adapts to how you want to work.
Intuitive
Easy to use for everyone on your team. No complex training required — start using it the same day.
Grow Into It
Start simple and adopt more features as you grow. The advanced tools are there when you're ready for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I track on a job?
Everything you need: customer info, proposals, estimates, invoices, budgets, labor hours, materials, purchase orders, vendor invoices, documents, and notes. Use as much or as little as you need — ProTrades doesn't force you into complex tracking if you want to keep it simple.
How does job costing work?
Upload your estimate budget to the job, then track actual labor hours and materials as work progresses. ProTrades shows you estimated vs actual so you can see if you're on budget. AI assistance helps you understand your job costs and provides suggestions for managing them.
Can field workers access jobs from mobile?
Yes. Field workers can view job details, log hours, and access job information from the mobile app. Everyone stays on the same page without calling the office.
Do I have to use all the tracking features?
No. ProTrades is flexible — you can keep job management simple or go comprehensive with full job costing, POs, and vendor invoices. The features are available when you want them, but not required.
Can I see all jobs for a customer?
Yes. Customer information is stored on each job, and you can view job history per customer. See past work, invoices, and notes for any customer.
Does job management connect to scheduling?
Yes. You can assign crew members to jobs, and they see their assignments on their schedule. Job details are available to anyone assigned.
Ready to Take Control of Your Jobs?
Start your free 90-day pilot and see how easy it is to manage jobs, track costs, and keep your team on the same page.
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