JOBPOWER

Overview

JOBPOWER is an integrated construction accounting system for contractors and subcontractors, combining job costing, accounting, payroll and job documents. It is best suited to small and medium-sized construction firms that need project costs and labor tied to financial workflows. Its construction-specific breadth is compelling, but custom pricing and separate JPMobile charges call for a clear cost estimate before choosing it.

Key features

Job costing tracks budgets against actual costs, including change orders, lien waivers and equipment expenses. Subcontract and purchase order modules connect committed costs and retainage to accounts payable and job costing, and flag supplier invoice variances. Change orders can span contracts, budgets and subcontracts; approved customer changes can flow into AIA billing. This makes JOBPOWER a stronger fit for firms managing project commitments and billing detail than for businesses needing only general accounting.

Payroll covers certified payroll, prevailing wage rates, union reporting, garnishments, ACA reporting, W-2s, direct deposit and job labor burden. That range suits contractors with varied labor and compliance needs; firms seeking only basic payroll may find the construction focus more than they require.

JPMobile lets workers or supervisors enter time against jobs and cost codes, with supervisor approval, GPS clock-in visibility and imports to JOBPOWER payroll. It links field time to payroll, but its setup and recurring charges are separate considerations.

JP Analytics provides more than 50 built-in reports and dashboards spanning financials, job accounting and management, billing, payables and payroll. That gives teams several operational views without relying only on custom project reporting.

Budgets can be imported from Excel, and estimating data from ConEst and Vision InfoSoft; payroll can import time data from Excel and systems including ExakTime. The document system adds a searchable electronic job archive with security levels for sensitive files, useful for teams that need job records organized alongside accounting.

Pricing

JOBPOWER is paid software with custom pricing. Ask for a quote that reflects the accounting and hosting arrangement your company needs. Cloud hosting carries a monthly fee and includes automatic updates, backups, service and support, including unlimited support and program updates.

JPMobile has a one-time setup fee, a flat monthly fee and a per-employee monthly fee; it can be canceled at any time without a contract or penalties. Those terms offer flexibility, but per-employee charges can affect the total for larger field teams, so include them in the quote.

Platforms

JOBPOWER supports Android, iOS, web and Windows. Its cloud option is accessible from desktop and laptop computers, iPad, iPhone and Android tablets or smartphones, making it suitable for offices and field staff with internet access. The cloud page describes secure logins for authorized users and backups handled by JOBPOWER.

Who it's for

JOBPOWER is aimed at small and medium-sized construction companies, including contractors and subcontractors. It is a good fit for firms that need job-level cost control, construction payroll, commitments, retainage and billing connected in one accounting workflow. Companies that do not need those specialized functions should compare simpler or lower-cost options.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Job costing, change orders, purchase orders and subcontracts link budgets, actual and committed costs, retainage and payables.
• Pro: Payroll supports construction-specific wage and reporting needs, while mobile time imports connect field entries to payroll.
• Pro: More than 50 reports and dashboards cover financial, job, billing, payable and payroll activity.
• Con: Core pricing is custom, while cloud hosting and JPMobile have separate fees, making total cost harder to assess without a quote.
• Con: JPMobile's per-employee monthly charge may weigh more heavily for firms with larger workforces.

Alternatives

Construction Accounting Software and Cost Accounting Software lists are useful starting points for comparing options by category.

• BuildSuite is worth considering for teams that prioritize an open-source option: its Core application is MIT-licensed and can be run, changed and built on without obligation to the maker.
• Vuuv may suit readers looking for a free plan and web, iOS and Android access; its Plus plan is free for good and includes unlimited transactions, invoices and estimates, with up to three rental units.
• Trimble Viewpoint Vista is another paid construction software option, with cloud-hosted and on-premises deployments and a free plan.
• 4PS Construct may suit buyers seeking modular additional apps and a personalized quote based on company size, project scope and requirements.
• Acumatica Construction Edition is an alternative with custom pricing based on applications, expected usage, resource needs and deployment, and unlimited users.
• Eque2 Construction offers a demo or call for prospective buyers comparing paid construction software.
• Infor Construction is another paid construction software option.
• Jonas Premier may suit companies seeking a personalized quote based on company size and needs; it does not offer a free trial.

Verdict

Choose JOBPOWER if your contractor or subcontractor business needs construction accounting that connects job costs, payroll, commitments and documents. Its main advantage is the breadth of project and labor workflows under one system; its main reason to look elsewhere is the need to price the core software, cloud hosting and mobile time entry together before judging the cost.