Construction
Construction Project Budget Tracker
Included Sheets
- Dashboard
- Budget Summary
- Labor Costs
- Material Costs
- Equipment Costs
- Change Orders
Construction Job Cost Tracker - Control Budgets & Profit in Excel
Track every dollar across multiple construction projects in one organized Excel workbook. Built for general contractors, home builders, and remodelers who need clear visibility into materials, labor, subcontractors, and profit margins without paying for expensive project management software subscriptions.
What's Included
Excel workbook (.xlsx) with 6 integrated sheets:
- Job Overview Dashboard - Real-time summary of costs vs. budget across all active projects
- Job Cost Detail - Line-by-line tracking of materials, labor, and subcontractor expenses per job
- Budget vs. Actual - Automated variance analysis showing where you're over or under budget
- Profit Margin Calculator - Track markup percentages and actual profit per job
- Vendor & Subcontractor Log - Contact info and payment tracking for all project partners
- Monthly Summary Report - Aggregate view of all jobs for financial reporting
Key Features
- Automated Cost Rollups - Formulas automatically sum categories and calculate totals across all sheets
- Multi-Job Tracking - Manage 20+ simultaneous projects in one workbook with linked data
- Profit Margin Alerts - Conditional formatting highlights jobs falling below your target margins
- Change Order Tracking - Separate columns for original budget vs. approved changes
- Customizable Categories - Adapt cost categories to match your specific trade (framing, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
- Print-Ready Reports - Formatted sheets for client billing and internal financial reviews
Who This Is For
- General contractors managing multiple residential or commercial projects
- Home builders tracking costs across spec homes and custom builds
- Remodeling contractors who need to control budgets on renovation jobs
- Small construction companies avoiding expensive software like Procore or CoConstruct
- Self-employed tradespeople expanding into project management roles
Compatibility
- Microsoft Excel 2016 or later
- Google Sheets (some features may vary)
- LibreOffice Calc
Instant digital download. One-time payment. No subscriptions.
