Clear Job Costing is the Key to Construction Profitability
I'kona Lee
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In construction, profit isn’t lost in one big mistake — it slips away in small leaks: an untracked change order, a misallocated payroll cost, or a budget update that never made it into the system. This is why job costing is the heart of construction financial management.
Without it, you’re building blind.
At Field & Finance Co., we help contractors, developers, and trades move from guesswork to clarity by building financial systems that track costs the way projects really run.
The Problem: Why Contractors Struggle With Job Costing
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Spreadsheets don’t scale.
Manual tracking creates delays, errors, and inconsistencies — especially when multiple projects run at once. -
Costs get buried in overhead.
Labor or materials coded to “general expenses” hide the true cost of a project. -
Change orders aren’t captured in real time.
By the time adjustments show up in the books, the damage to cash flow is already done. -
Field and finance don’t speak the same language.
The jobsite tracks hours and materials, while the office just sees lump sums. Without integrated systems, there’s always a disconnect.
The Fix: How We Bring Job Costing Into Focus
QuickBooks Setup & Cleanup
We configure your QuickBooks file with a construction-specific chart of accounts, cost codes, and project tracking — so every expense lands in the right place.
Integrated Systems
Procore, ClickUp, Gusto — we connect the tools your teams already use to feed accurate data directly into your books.
Phase-by-Phase Tracking
We break down costs by labor, materials, equipment, and subs across each project phase — so you know exactly where margins are slipping.
AIA Billing & Schedule of Values
We align billing with your job costing, ensuring cash flow reflects real progress. Faster payments, cleaner reports.
Reports That Tell the Truth
No more “mystery numbers.” Our reports are designed for contractors, giving you real-time insights on project profitability.
Let’s Build Smarter, Together
Job costing isn’t just an accounting function — it’s a profitability strategy. Contractors who master it stay on budget, improve cash flow, and build stronger businesses.
That’s why our motto is simple: Build with Confidence. Bill with Clarity.
👉 Schedule a consultation today to start seeing exactly where your dollars go — and how to keep more of them.
