Sub-Contracts

Keep sub-contract agreements clean, clear, and under control

When sub-contract details live in emails, spreadsheets, and memory, things get missed. Contractor Foreman brings sub-contracts, scope, retainage, and billing into one place. Create sub-contracts from the Bid Manager, import estimate items, and keep payments accurate without extra admin work.

Manage your sub-contracts without the paperwork pileup

Bring sub-contracts, billing, and retainage together in one workflow so nothing gets buried in emails or spreadsheets.

Create sub-contracts without starting from scratch

Generate sub-contracts directly from awarded bids and estimates to keep scope, pricing, and terms aligned.

Keep retainage and billing accurate

Built-in retainage tracking and single-click bill creation help prevent overpayments and cleanup later.
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Stay on top of approvals and status

Kanban views and filters give you instant visibility into what is drafted, sent, approved, or waiting.

Check out these Sub-Contract features

These individual features are tailor-made to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Sub-contract Creation & Data Integration

Create subcontracts quickly using existing project data. Carry bid and estimate details forward so scope, pricing, and terms stay consistent without duplicate entry.

Create Sub-contracts from Bid Manager

Once a bid is awarded, generating a sub-contract takes just a few clicks. Bid details flow directly into the sub-contract, so scope, pricing, and terms stay consistent without retyping.

Import Items from Estimates or Cost Item Database

Bring sub-contract items in directly from your estimate or cost item database. Skip copy-paste and redundant entry while keeping quantities and pricing accurate.

Bid requests list showing vendor responses and status
Equipment logs in Contractor Foreman

Sub-contract Billing & Retainage

Manage subcontractor billing with accuracy and less effort. Generate bills quickly and track retainage automatically so payments stay aligned with contract terms.

Single-Click Bill Creation

Create bills directly from the sub-contract screen with one click. No extra screens, no re-entering data. Accounting stays clean and efficient.

Sub-contract Retainage Tracking

Set retainage once and let the system handle the math. Retainage is automatically tracked to prevent overpayments and to make reporting straightforward and accurate.

Stripe payments in Contractor Foreman
Cost tracking in Contractor Foreman

Workflow Visibility

Track subcontract progress clearly across every stage. See status at a glance and capture key details so nothing gets delayed or overlooked.

Kanban Views and Filters

See sub-contract status at a glance. Kanban views organize sub-contracts by stage so nothing stalls unnoticed. Filters help you focus on what matters and stay in place when you return.

Custom Fields

Track the details that matter most to your business. Add custom fields to capture specific terms, requirements, or internal notes. All custom data remains reportable and tied to each sub-contract.

Kanban project board in Contractor Foreman
Custom field setup screen in Contractor Foreman

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contractor Foreman offers simple, transparent pricing with unlimited users, projects, and features. There are no hidden fees or per-user charges. See our pricing page for more details.

Some companies offer a 7-day refund policy… maybe 30 days. We are so confident in Contractor Foreman that we give you up to 100-days to request a refund if you are not satisfied and no longer wish to use it. See the Refund Policy for details and requirements.

No. You can create unlimited sub-contracts without any increase in price.

Yes. Retainage is tracked at the sub-contractor level, so payments and balances remain accurate for each sub-contractor.

Yes. Bills can be created with a single click directly from the sub-contract screen.

Financial Tools

These individual features are tailor-made to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Bid Management

Compare vendor bids side-by-side, send bid invitations, track responses, and instantly convert winning bids into purchase orders or subcontracts with one click.
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Change Orders

Automatically update contract amounts with industry-standard change order forms that integrate seamlessly into your job costing and project financials.
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Estimates

Create professional, accurate estimates with bulk markups, electronic signatures, and instant client approval—all backed by real-time material and labor pricing.
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Invoices

Send professional progress invoices with retainage tracking, AIA-style billing (G702/G703), online payment options, and automatic updates to your accounts receivable.
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Online Payments

Accept credit card and ACH payments online with rates as low as 1%, syncing directly to QuickBooks and depositing funds faster into your account.
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Purchase Orders

Control purchases and track vendor commitments with POs that monitor delivered quantities, billed amounts, and automatically generate bills when materials arrive.
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Real-time Cost Database

Access up-to-the-minute material and labor prices from 1build.com or build your own cost library with vendor SKUs, photos, hidden markups, and item descriptions.
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Sub-Contracts

Create detailed subcontracts with terms, conditions, and scope of work—then track retainage, progress billing, and payments all in one place.
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Takeoffs

Built for contractors who estimate their own work and want a cleaner, more reliable process.
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