Contractor Foreman
March 24, 2025

Contractor Foreman

Ryan Powell | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Contractor Foreman

I've been using Contractor Foreman for a while now, and it’s made a big difference in how I manage my projects. As a general contractor handling everything from remodels to full-scale school builds, I needed a system that could keep everything organized, and this one does the job well.
What I like most is how easy it is to create estimates and proposals. It helps speed up the bidding process and keeps pricing consistent. Project organization is another big plus—having all my jobs, documents, and schedules in one place saves me from digging through emails and spreadsheets. The cost tracking feature is great for staying on budget, and the permitting tools help keep approvals and paperwork in order. Communication with my team and clients is also much smoother, reducing delays and miscommunication.
The mobile app could be a little better for field use, and I’d like to see more flexibility in the reporting features, but overall, it’s a solid tool. For the price, it’s one of the better all-in-one project management solutions I’ve used. It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done and saves a lot of time. I’d definitely recommend it to other contractors.

Pros

  • estimating
  • daily logs
  • shedule

Cons

  • more detail on estimates
  • cheaper monthly fee than what i used before

Do you think Contractor Foreman delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Contractor Foreman's feature set?

No

Did Contractor Foreman live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Contractor Foreman go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Contractor Foreman again?

Yes

Contractor Foreman has been a great tool for managing a variety of projects, from home remodels to large-scale builds. It works especially well for keeping everything organized in one place, whether it’s estimates, schedules, or job costs.
One scenario where it’s been really useful is in managing multiple jobs at once. With several remodels and new construction projects happening at the same time, having a centralized system to track progress, store documents, and communicate with subcontractors has helped keep everything on schedule. It’s also great for estimating—being able to quickly generate and send professional proposals has made bidding much more efficient.
It’s especially well-suited for projects that require a lot of moving parts, like tracking permits and compliance documents. For larger jobs, like school construction, it helps ensure that all approvals, budgets, and schedules stay on track without getting lost in a mess of paperwork.
Where it’s less ideal is for smaller, one-off jobs where a full project management system might be overkill. If it’s just a quick repair or a simple remodel, sometimes it’s easier to just handle things manually. The mobile app could also be a bit more intuitive for on-site use, especially for field updates and quick changes.
Overall, it’s a strong tool for contractors managing multiple projects, budgets, and teams. It keeps things organized and saves time, especially on jobs that require detailed tracking and coordination.

Contractor Foreman Feature Ratings

Plan markups & sharing
8
Document sharing
4
Issue tracking & punchlists
3
Photo documentation
9
Jobsite reports
9
RFI tools
9
Collaboration & approvals
9
Mobile app
6
Submittal design and management
3
Checklists
1
Change orders
7
Job costing
8
Cost databases
6
Cost calculator
7
Bid creation
7
Employment history
7
Job profiles and administration
7
Dashboards
7
Standard reports
7
Custom reports
8
Data exportability
8

Using Contractor Foreman

ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Well integrated
Quick to learn
Feel confident using
Requires technical support
Cumbersome
Lots to learn
  • estimating

Comments

  • Falak Naz Khan | TrustRadius Reviewer
    Hi Ryan Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review We are thrilled to hear that Contractor Foreman has made a positive impact on your project management workflow especially for complex projects like school builds and multiple remodels running simultaneously. It's great to know our estimating scheduling and cost-tracking tools are helping you stay organized and efficient. We also appreciate your honest feedback about areas where we can improve. Enhancing our mobile app experience for the field team and providing more flexibility in reporting are both priorities our development team is continuously working on. Your insights help guide those improvements. If you ever have specific suggestions or feature requests feel free to reach out we are always here to listen and help. Thanks again for recommending Contractor Foreman. We are excited to continue supporting your projects The Contractor Foreman Team

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