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Construction Labor Hours by Phase Tracker

Track crew hours by construction phase (framing, rough-in, finish) with loaded labor cost calculation. Compare estimated to actual labor hours on every job.

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What's Included

  • Phase-based timesheet (framing, rough-in, drywall, finish)
  • Employee/crew member column with trade classification
  • Regular hours vs. overtime tracking
  • Hourly wage rate column
  • Labor burden rate calculator (payroll taxes + insurance + benefits)
  • Loaded labor cost = wages multiplied by burden rate per employee
  • Phase subtotals for comparing to estimate
  • Job total labor cost dashboard
  • Estimated vs. actual hours variance by phase
  • Weekly summary rollup for payroll cross-check

Who This Is For

GCs and remodelers with their own employees (not just subs) who need to track labor costs against estimates. Most small builders underestimate their true labor cost by 15-30% because they do not account for labor burden (payroll taxes, workers comp, health insurance, paid time off). This tracker shows your true all-in labor cost per phase so your next estimate is more accurate.

What Professionals Say

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Found out my real labor cost was 31% higher than what I was billing. My estimates were losing money on every job. Fixed my markup and now I am profitable.

— Eric D., residential GC
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The burden rate section is what I needed. I kept forgetting workers comp in my estimates. The built-in calculator handles it automatically.

— Patricia J., remodeling company owner
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I print the weekly summary and check it against payroll every Friday. Catches time entry errors and keeps the job cost accurate.

— Jeff K., superintendent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is labor burden in construction?
Labor burden is the additional cost beyond an employee's base wage — FICA taxes (7.65%), federal/state unemployment (3-5%), workers compensation insurance (3-12% depending on trade), general liability allocation, health insurance, and paid time off. Total burden typically adds 25-45% to base wages.
How do I compare labor cost to my estimate?
Your estimate should have a labor hours and cost column for each phase. Enter actual hours worked per phase in this tracker, multiply by loaded rate, and compare. If actual exceeds estimate by more than 10%, investigate the cause.
Can I use this for subcontractors too?
This tracker is designed for employees (wages + burden). For subcontractors, use the job costing spreadsheet to track their invoiced amounts against your sub budget.
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