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What is ProContractor?

ProContractor is a Cloud-Based Solution for Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting. Designed to improve visibility and profitability across construction businesses, ProContractor™ by Viewpoint is a cloud-based software solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. The user can manage the entire…

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10 out of 10
February 07, 2023
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Popular Features

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  • Job costing (5)
    9.1
    91%
  • Issue tracking & punchlists (5)
    7.9
    79%
  • Photo documentation (5)
    7.9
    79%
  • Document sharing (5)
    7.5
    75%
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What is ProContractor?

ProContractor is a Cloud-Based Solution for Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting. Designed to improve visibility and profitability across construction businesses, ProContractor™ by Viewpoint is a cloud-based software solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. The…

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Features

Human Resource Management

Organizing, tracking and providing instant access to critical employee data, job profiles, transfers, promotions, and benefits information.

8.6
Avg 7.7

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

7.7
Avg 7.5

Asset Management

Maintaining a record of assets such as laptops, pagers, cell phones, etc. issued to employees. Record typically includes asset type, number, serial number and date of issuance.

7.1
Avg 7.6

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

8.5
Avg 8.1

Construction Project & Field Management

Features related to collaboration between construction management and project execution (e.g. the office and the job site, general contractors and subcontractors)

7.9
Avg 7.4

Estimating

A set of tools and applications that allow contractors to forecast, track, monitor, and adjust the cost of building a structure. Cost estimates are used by project owners to determine the scope and feasibility of a project, and also for budget allocation. Contractors also use cost estimates when deciding whether or not to bid on a project and for bid creation.

8.6
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Product Details

What is ProContractor?

ProContractor is a Cloud-Based Solution for Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting.

Designed to improve visibility and profitability across construction businesses, ProContractorâ„¢ by Viewpoint is a cloud-based software solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. The user can manage the entire project lifecycle from bid to cash in a single solution.

Built to be flexible and scalable, ProContractor allows users to go all-in-one, or build a complete solution one application at a time. The solution aims to help users:
  • Bid more jobs in less time, with greater ease and speed
  • Manage projects from anywhere, anytime to stay on track and on budget.
  • Boost accuracy and control of data for confident financial reporting

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ProContractor Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

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Reviewers rate Employee demographic data and Employment history and Pay calculation highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of ProContractor are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Viewpoint ProContractor is a versatile software that is widely used across different departments in organizations. The accounting department relies on it for efficient job cost management, while project managers and engineers utilize its features to track job costs and budgets. With the capability to create purchase orders and track purchases, the software provides valuable insights into project costs.

In the estimating department, Viewpoint ProContractor shines in earthwork and large area takeoffs, enabling precise measurements and helping teams better understand the project site. The software even allows for the import of CAD files, expediting the takeoff process. However, some organizations have transitioned to more user-friendly products as ProContractor's complexity grew over time.

Seamlessly integrating with the Viewpoint accounting system, ProContractor primarily serves as a comprehensive business ERP solution. It supports various functions such as accounting, payroll, project cost accounting, vendor management, and select project management features. However, it may not be the go-to choice for estimating, equipment management, or materials tracking.

Users appreciate how Viewpoint ProContractor helps them stay organized with current and ongoing projects. It assists with ordering supplies, scheduling subcontractor appointments, managing bills, and tracking work orders and jobs. This software proves invaluable for streamlining accounting and dispatching tasks within General Contracting companies that have relied on it for over a decade.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We have used Viewpoint ProContractor for 11 Years to manage all departments of our General Contracting company
  • Integrates all departments
  • We just changed over to the cloud based system. In my opinion, it a disaster- It does not work
  • Program is not responding- complete company shutdown
  • Tech support is not responding
Its a great program when it works. In my opinion, the cloud based system that Trimble is pushing is broke. We changed from in house server to the cloud 2 weeks ago. Since then the system has been down three complete days. Despite reporting a complete company shut down, Tech support took over 24 hours to get to our "Ticket"
Construction Project & Field Management (12)
60%
6.0
Plan distribution & viewing
50%
5.0
Plan markups & sharing
50%
5.0
Document sharing
50%
5.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
60%
6.0
Photo documentation
60%
6.0
Jobsite reports
60%
6.0
RFI tools
70%
7.0
Collaboration & approvals
50%
5.0
Mobile app
70%
7.0
Checklists
70%
7.0
Meeting Minutes
70%
7.0
Change orders
60%
6.0
Estimating (5)
82%
8.2
Takeoff tools
60%
6.0
Job costing
90%
9.0
Cost databases
80%
8.0
Cost calculator
90%
9.0
Bid creation
90%
9.0
Human Resource Management (5)
76%
7.6
Employee demographic data
90%
9.0
Employment history
90%
9.0
Job profiles and administration
70%
7.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
70%
7.0
Organization and location management
60%
6.0
Payroll Management (7)
64.28571428571429%
6.4
Pay calculation
90%
9.0
Support for external payroll vendors
50%
5.0
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
70%
7.0
Benefit plan administration
50%
5.0
Direct deposit files
70%
7.0
Salary revision and increment management
60%
6.0
Reimbursement management
60%
6.0
Asset Management (1)
40%
4.0
Tracking of all physical assets
40%
4.0
Reporting & Analytics (4)
80%
8.0
Dashboards
90%
9.0
Standard reports
90%
9.0
Custom reports
50%
5.0
Data exportability
90%
9.0
  • An operational Viewpoint ProContractor has a great ROI
Tech support is terrible in my opinion. Non-response to emergency issue request. They can't seem to figure out whats wrong with their system.The Cloud base program has a serious fault I believe.
I would rate Viewpoint ProContractor a 9 if the cloud version worked 100% of the time
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I use Viewpoint Pro Contractor daily to help me stay organized with all the projects that we have currently and on going. It helps me stay on top of supplies that I need to order, schedule appointments with sub contractors. It also helps me find bills that need paid. I am able to see what sub contractors need to send me updated information for their liability insurance to make sure we can pay them on time.
  • They help keep me organized to see what job are coming up as well as ones in progress.
  • They help me see my bills that need to be paid to vendors.
  • They help me find invoices from us that still need to be paid.
  • Expanding the amount of information about a job to be entered.
  • More online classes about latest greatest tips.
  • Being able to set alerts for customers when their information is expired
The Viewpoint ProContractor is great. I am able to see everything I need to help our company be successful. I am able to look at a list of jobs that have not started, jobs in progress and jobs complete that are ready for billing. I have the ability's to look up customers quick and easily for their information anytime I need.
Construction Project & Field Management (15)
100%
10.0
Plan distribution & viewing
100%
10.0
Plan markups & sharing
100%
10.0
Document sharing
100%
10.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
100%
10.0
Photo documentation
100%
10.0
Jobsite reports
100%
10.0
RFI tools
100%
10.0
Collaboration & approvals
100%
10.0
As-built drawings
100%
10.0
Mobile app
100%
10.0
Submittal design and management
100%
10.0
Checklists
100%
10.0
Meeting Minutes
100%
10.0
Specifications
100%
10.0
Change orders
100%
10.0
Estimating (5)
100%
10.0
Takeoff tools
100%
10.0
Job costing
100%
10.0
Cost databases
100%
10.0
Cost calculator
100%
10.0
Bid creation
100%
10.0
Human Resource Management (7)
100%
10.0
Employee demographic data
100%
10.0
Employment history
100%
10.0
Job profiles and administration
100%
10.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
100%
10.0
Organizational charting
100%
10.0
Organization and location management
100%
10.0
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
100%
10.0
Payroll Management (7)
100%
10.0
Pay calculation
100%
10.0
Support for external payroll vendors
100%
10.0
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
100%
10.0
Benefit plan administration
100%
10.0
Direct deposit files
100%
10.0
Salary revision and increment management
100%
10.0
Reimbursement management
100%
10.0
Asset Management (1)
100%
10.0
Tracking of all physical assets
100%
10.0
Reporting & Analytics (4)
100%
10.0
Dashboards
100%
10.0
Standard reports
100%
10.0
Custom reports
100%
10.0
Data exportability
100%
10.0
  • It has been a positive impact knowing I have everything I need in one place
Viewpoint ProContractor is way better than FedEx Cross Border. It is user friendly and helps keep me organized with everything I need all in one location. There is so much more I am able to do quickly, for my company and clients. Everything I need is in one system, rather than using one or more to do the same job. Such a time saver.
Thankfully I have only had to call about getting the system. So far, no issues.
I give Viewpoint ProContractor a 10 out of 10. This system is user friendly to help keep me organized on a daily basis. I can find everything I need daily with this system. I am able to look up our subcontactors, vendors and clients I need to find quickly. I am able to see bills that I need to pay as well as invoices that I need to send out.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
ProContractor is used as our primary business ERP for both company level and corporate level accounting. We utilize the accounting features, the payroll features, the project cost accounting features, the vendor management (compliance and contracting) features, and some select project management features. We do not use the estimating, equipment, or materials features.
  • Performs most project cost accounting features required.
  • Performs vendor contract management well.
  • Allows for multi-company/division and intercompany accounting.
  • The program is siloed, so connecting to other software or databases is not going to happen.
  • When hosted, the program can run slow.
  • The program is not going to perform complex accounting tasks with subledgers.
  • The program does not do much in terms of HR other than payroll.
ProContractor is a great fit if you are looking to make the jump to an ERP (accounting) system that offers a higher level of complexity and controls than what QuickBooks or Xero have to offer. However, some of those increased features of accounting controls, vendor compliance management, project contracting and documentation, come at the cost of lost integrations. ProContractor is completely siloed and does not openly communicate with other platforms (project management, bank accounts, etc).
Construction Project & Field Management (13)
23.076923076923073%
2.3
Document sharing
20%
2.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
30%
3.0
Photo documentation
30%
3.0
Jobsite reports
40%
4.0
RFI tools
40%
4.0
Collaboration & approvals
N/A
N/A
As-built drawings
N/A
N/A
Mobile app
30%
3.0
Submittal design and management
40%
4.0
Checklists
N/A
N/A
Meeting Minutes
N/A
N/A
Specifications
N/A
N/A
Change orders
70%
7.0
Estimating (5)
N/A
N/A
Takeoff tools
N/A
N/A
Job costing
N/A
N/A
Cost databases
N/A
N/A
Cost calculator
N/A
N/A
Bid creation
N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management (3)
33.333333333333336%
3.3
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
50%
5.0
Organization and location management
50%
5.0
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management (6)
75%
7.5
Pay calculation
80%
8.0
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
50%
5.0
Benefit plan administration
50%
5.0
Direct deposit files
90%
9.0
Salary revision and increment management
90%
9.0
Reimbursement management
90%
9.0
Asset Management (1)
50%
5.0
Tracking of all physical assets
50%
5.0
Reporting & Analytics (4)
37.5%
3.8
Dashboards
30%
3.0
Standard reports
80%
8.0
Custom reports
30%
3.0
Data exportability
10%
1.0
  • The program has helped us grow in finance and accounting measures. We were limited with more basic accounting software.
  • The program has limited our ability to integrate various aspects of our business to avoid dual entry.
ProContractor support has gone through good times and bad times. However, now that ViewPoint is owned by Trimble the support has been great and stable. Support is good to respond on average urgency tickets. The only complaint is that for urgent tickets communication can be slow even though the support team is working on the issue.
Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
ViewPoint ProContractor is our main accounting software for handling job cost management. Our accounting department spends the most time with the software but project managers and engineers use it to help track job costs and budgets. Idea is to create PO's and track purchase to be able to understand the current and proected costs of your project.
  • Lots of reports available to generate
  • Software processes run very slowly
  • PO receipting can be cumbersome, especially if you have to make changes on the fly.
ViewPoint ProContractor provides lots of options and seems to have the ability to handle most tasks required for the accounting department as well as for project managers. Overall the system is cumbersome and a lot of time can be lost trying to work through the software and find areas/options that are needed. Limited in handling unexpected changes though this is probably by design but does not suit our needs as a site contractor with ever changing needs. While they do respond to comments and add new features the process is slow.
Construction Project & Field Management
N/A
N/A
Estimating (3)
40%
4.0
Job costing
60%
6.0
Cost databases
60%
6.0
Cost calculator
N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics
N/A
N/A
  • From a project manager, prospective software costs me time, which ultimately is money for the company.
When something isn't working, you can contact support who will gladly remote into your system and try and work out a solution. Though several of the issues we encountered, they were not able to fix and had to submit for further review. While some were eventually rectified in updates, it takes time for these to be addressed and implemented.
Matt Snow | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Viewpoint ProContractor is used at our company for earthwork and large area takeoffs. It is used in our estimating department and is then used to help our crews understand the site when working on the project. ProContractor is able to speed up the takeoffs when a CAD file is available for direct import.
  • Procontractor is great with direct imports from CAD files.
  • It is great with balancing sites or specific areas on site.
  • Procontractor has multiple views and reports that help you to view the dirt movement on the site (grid, profile, 3D).
  • Procontractor could do better with the quality of plan images it allows for importing in. We have plan sheets that will be downgraded in quality once imported. This makes the contour lines difficult to trace and see.
  • Takeoffs for trenching could be added with greater detail options (cut classes, etc.).
Procontractor is well suited for earthwork takeoffs, but not as well suited for pipework & cut class takeoffs.
Construction Project & Field Management (10)
N/A
N/A
Plan distribution & viewing
N/A
N/A
Plan markups & sharing
N/A
N/A
Document sharing
N/A
N/A
Issue tracking & punchlists
N/A
N/A
Photo documentation
N/A
N/A
Jobsite reports
N/A
N/A
RFI tools
N/A
N/A
Collaboration & approvals
N/A
N/A
As-built drawings
N/A
N/A
Mobile app
N/A
N/A
Estimating
N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics
N/A
N/A
  • Procontractor allows our company to visualize the site and figure out the problematic areas that can't be seen just from plans.
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