mJob Time Tracking

Overview

mJob is a 100% construction-focused time clock and field management application that provides extreme flexibility in how time is captured. The platform was built specifically for the construction industry with the entire system designed around construction workflows, offering multiple entry modes for different situations.

Core Philosophy

mJob recognizes that construction sites have diverse time tracking needs — from foremen entering time for entire crews to individual workers clocking in/out on mobile devices. The platform's flexibility accommodates all these scenarios in a single system.

Key Features

Multiple Time Entry Methods

Daily Entry Mode: Log time for single individuals or multiple employees on specific dates

Weekly Entry Mode: Enter full week of hours for individuals or crews

Multi Entry Screen: Rapid entry for multiple employees across jobs and cost codes

Grid Entry: Grid-style time entry for quickly logging hours across multiple dimensions

Mobile Clock: Workers can clock in/out directly from smartphones

Kiosk Mode: Shared device where multiple workers can punch in/out

Foreman Entry: Supervisors can enter time for their entire crew

Project Management (PM) Review

Unique workflow where Project Managers can:

• Review all submitted time before payroll
• Approve, reject, or redistribute labor hours
• Ensure accurate job costing before hours are finalized
• Make corrections and adjustments
• Prevent payroll errors through validation layer

Comprehensive Tracking

Labor: Individual and crew time tracking

Equipment: Track equipment usage and hours

Materials: Log materials used on jobs

Field Reporting: Daily reports from job sites

Job Costing Integration

All tracked time flows directly into job costing systems:

• Track by job, phase, and cost code
• Compare estimates vs. actuals in real-time
• Identify jobs running over budget
• Improve future estimating accuracy

Technical Capabilities

• Offline Mode: Continue entering time without internet connection
• GPS Location: Optional location tracking for mobile clock-ins
• Photo Attachments: Add photos to time entries and reports
• Multiple Devices: Works on phones, tablets, computers
• Real-time Sync: Data syncs across all devices

Target Users

Construction Companies

• General contractors
• Subcontractors
• Commercial builders
• Residential builders
• Specialty trade contractors

Specific Roles

• Foremen: Enter time for crews quickly
• Field Workers: Clock in/out from job sites
• Project Managers: Review and approve time before payroll
• Office Staff: Process payroll with verified data
• Estimators: Access historical data for future bids

Integration Ecosystem

Integrates with construction-specific software:

• QuickBooks (Desktop and Online)
• Foundation accounting software
• Sage 100 Contractor
• Viewpoint/Trimble
• Jonas Construction software
• Custom integrations available

Benefits by Role

For Foremen

• Enter time for entire crew in minutes
• Multiple entry methods for different situations
• Track extra details like equipment and materials
• Works offline on job sites
• Submit comprehensive daily reports

For Project Managers

• Review all time before it hits payroll
• Redistribute hours to correct jobs/phases
• Catch errors before they become costly
• Real-time visibility into labor costs
• Monitor project progress through field reports

For Office/Accounting

• Receive pre-approved, accurate time data
• Streamlined payroll processing
• Reliable job costing information
• Reduced payroll corrections
• Integration with accounting systems

For Owners

• Accurate job costing for profitability analysis
• Real-time labor cost visibility
• Better data for estimating future jobs
• Reduced administrative overhead
• Improved project margins

Unique Advantages

1. Construction-First Design: Every feature built specifically for construction
2. Entry Flexibility: More ways to enter time than any competitor
3. PM Review Workflow: Unique approval step prevents payroll errors
4. Comprehensive: Labor, equipment, materials, and reporting in one app
5. Crew-Friendly: Designed for how construction crews actually work

Typical Workflow

1. In the Field: Foreman logs crew time daily (or workers clock themselves)
2. End of Day: Field reports submitted with hours, photos, notes
3. PM Review: Project Manager reviews and approves all time
4. Payroll: Approved hours exported to accounting software
5. Job Costing: Labor costs automatically applied to correct jobs
6. Analysis: Review actual vs. estimated hours for improvement

Mobile Platforms

• iOS app (iPhone and iPad)
• Android app (phones and tablets)
• Web browser access for any device

Why Construction Companies Choose mJob

1. Handles the complexity of construction time tracking
2. Foremen can enter time their way (not forced into one method)
3. PM review step catches errors before payroll
4. Tracks more than just time (equipment, materials, reports)
5. Built by people who understand construction
6. Flexible enough for any construction workflow
7. Strong focus on job costing accuracy

Pricing

Contact mJob for pricing based on company size and features needed. Free demo and trial available.

Implementation Support

• Dedicated onboarding specialist
• Training for office staff and field crews
• Custom configuration for your workflow
• Ongoing technical support
• Regular software updates

Best For

• Construction companies of any size
• Organizations with complex job costing needs
• Companies with crews working across multiple job sites
• Contractors wanting foreman-level time entry
• Businesses needing flexible entry methods for different situations