Does SubTrade handle panel schedules and load calcs?
SubTrade doesn’t replace your load calc software, but we track the scope, hours, and materials for every panel upgrade so you invoice accurately.
⚡ Built for Electrical Subs
Electrical Contractor Software
Built exclusively for electrical contractors — from solo sparkies to 50+ journeymen shops. Track every hour, every change order, and every permit from one platform. Your crews clock in from the field. Your PMs see labor burn in real time. Your back office invoices in minutes.
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Field-tracked clock-in
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Change order capture
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Jobs completed
⚡ Built for the Field
From the Jobsite to the Office, One System
What your electricians do in the field shows up in the office in real time. No lost paperwork. No phone tag. No chasing signatures 30 days later. Install, service, and PM crews all work from the same system — on their phone or tablet.
- ✓ Job logs on every project
- ✓ Install & commissioning checklists
- ✓ Digital sign-off from crews & PMs
- ✓ Warranty tracking on every piece of equipment
🖥️ Real-Time Field Visibility
See Every Electrical Job from One Dashboard
Panel upgrades, service calls, tenant improvements, new construction — see what’s live on every job from one screen. Labor hours roll in as your crew clocks in. Change orders get flagged the moment they happen in the field.
- ✓ Live labor hours on every active electrical project
- ✓ Change orders flagged before materials ship
- ✓ Permit status tracked per jurisdiction
- ✓ Job margin visible before you invoice
📱 Built for the Field
Your Crews Clock In & Capture Change Orders All from Their Phones
Journeymen and apprentices shouldn’t need to learn office software. SubTrade’s mobile app is built for the field — one-tap GPS clock-in, change-order capture with photos, material requests, and daily safety forms. Works on any phone. Works offline when job-site wifi drops.
- ✓ One-tap GPS clock-in from any job site
- ✓ Capture change orders with photos on the spot
- ✓ Request materials directly from the field
- ✓ Daily safety forms (lockout-tagout, arc-flash) built in
- ✓ Works offline on spotty job-site wifi
💵 Stop Unbilled Hours
Every Hour Captured. Every Minute Billable.
Electrical contractors lose more money to unbilled labor than almost any other trade. An apprentice forgets to clock in. A journeyman’s lunch break runs long. Hours get entered wrong a week later. SubTrade’s time tracking captures every minute — GPS-stamped, job-coded, payroll-ready.
- ✓ GPS clock-in verified to the job site
- ✓ Auto break rules per state labor law
- ✓ Payable hours, gross hours, and overtime split automatically
- ✓ Export to QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero
📅 Smart Crew Scheduling
Schedule Crews Without Double-Booking
Drag and drop journeymen and apprentices onto the week. See who’s over-booked, who’s idle, and who’s certified for the next high-voltage call. Assignments sync instantly to the mobile app — your crew shows up at the right site with the right scope without a single phone call.
- ✓ Drag-and-drop weekly crew assignments
- ✓ Instant push to the mobile app
- ✓ Certification + license tracking per worker
- ✓ Overtime forecast before it hits payroll
Common Questions from Electrical Subs
Can it track permit status per jurisdiction?
Yes. Every project has a permits tab with status, inspection dates, and deadline alerts so you never miss a rough-in or final inspection.
Does it work for service calls and small jobs?
Yes. Quick-create a service call from the mobile app, clock time against it, attach before/after photos, and invoice the same day.
Can apprentices and journeymen both use it?
Yes. Role-based permissions: apprentices clock in and upload photos, foremen approve hours and submit change orders, owners see everything.
Can we capture change orders with photos from the field?
Yes. Snap a photo, add a note, attach a cost estimate, and submit — the office sees the change instantly with GPS location.
How much does SubTrade cost?
Free trial, no credit card required. Standard pricing starts at $299/month plus tiered per-user rates. See pricing →
Ready to Stop Losing Money on the Job?
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