JobTread

JobTread offers a structured yet flexible onboarding experience, guided by a dedicated Customer Success Specialist. The goal is to get your business up and running efficiently while tailoring the platform to your specific needs.

Key Steps:

• Initial Onboarding Call You'll meet with your specialist to outline goals, establish a timeline, and discuss any data migration needs.

• System Configuration This includes setting up cost codes, cost types, units of measurement, budget templates, schedules, customer and vendor lists, document templates, and integrating with QuickBooks if needed.

• Team Training Training sessions are scheduled via Zoom to walk your team through JobTread’s features and workflows.

• Ongoing Support Your specialist remains available via phone, text, or email to provide continued assistance even after the initial setup.

Implementation Timeline

• Typical Duration: Most businesses complete implementation within 1 week to 1 month, depending on the complexity of their setup and how quickly they move through the process.

• Accelerated Option: Some service providers offer a 30-day Jumpstart program to get your company fully operational within a month.

JobTread is highly customizable, allowing businesses to tailor the platform to their specific workflows and data requirements. Here are the key customization features:

Custom Fields

• Add custom fields to Cost Items, Locations, Customers, Jobs, Vendors, and more.
• Choose from various field types:
  • Text, Number, Date, Time, Email, Phone, URL
  • Picklists (dropdowns)
  • Yes/No toggles

  • Address fields with Google Maps integration

Custom Dashboards

• Build role-specific dashboards using drag-and-drop tiles.
• Display metrics like job progress, financials, tasks, and customer data.
• Use filters, formulas, and goal thresholds for real-time insights.

• Assign dashboards by role and set user defaults.

Integration Flexibility

• Seamlessly connect with tools like QuickBooks and other systems.

• Import data and use pre-built job templates to match your existing processes.

Adaptability

• Designed to support various contractor types: home builders, remodelers, roofers, pool builders, and more.
• Suitable for both small businesses and larger teams with complex operations.

No setup fees

• Free implementation, training, and support

• Unlimited jobs, documents, and portal users

• 30-day money-back guarantee for monthly plans

User Types

• Internal users (employees needing full access) are billed.

• External users (vendors, subcontractors, customers) use free portals.

• Field crew with limited access (e.g., uploading photos, viewing schedules) can be added as free users.

JobTread offers extensive training and support resources to ensure users are successful from day one:

Personalized Support

• Dedicated Success Manager: One-on-one guidance throughout onboarding and beyond.

• Guided Implementation: Step-by-step setup assistance tailored to your business.

Live & On-Demand Training

• Daily Topic-Based Sessions: Covering core features and workflows.
• Monthly Crash Courses: Role-specific training for estimators, project managers, and admins.
• In-Person Bootcamps: Held in Dallas, TX for immersive learning.

• JobTread Connect Conference: Annual event for networking and advanced training.

Self-Paced Resources

• Video Tutorials & Help Desk Articles
• Certification Programs: For estimators, bookkeepers, and administrators.

• Customer & Vendor Portal Training: Ensures smooth collaboration with external users.

Community Support

• Facebook Group & Think Tanks: Peer-to-peer learning and best practice sharing.

JobTread takes data protection seriously, implementing multiple layers of security:

Data Handling & Privacy

• Collects only necessary personal and usage data.
• Aggregates usage data for product improvement without identifying individuals.
• Complies with privacy standards like GDPR and CAN-SPAM.

Authentication & Hosting

• Single Sign-On (SSO) support for secure access.
• Hosted on Google Cloud, ensuring enterprise-grade infrastructure and uptime.

Tracking & Analytics

• Uses cookies and web beacons for user experience optimization.
• No personal data is collected through tracking technologies.

Third-Party Integrations

• Partners with secure platforms like Stripe and Calendly.
• Regular vendor risk assessments and supply chain reviews.

JobTread releases updates frequently—often multiple times per month, with new features and improvements:

Recent Examples

• Aug 2025: Signature disclaimers, billable labor rates, Gantt view zoom tools.

• Jul 2025: Recurring tasks, RSVP scheduling, draft/publish job schedules.

• Jun 2025: Enhanced sorting for custom views and task lists.

Update Delivery

• Updates are automatically applied to the platform.

• Users are notified via in-app messages, emails, and webinars.

• Feature walkthroughs and video demos accompany major releases.

Data Ownership

• Customer Data includes all job-related information, messages, attachments, files, tasks, invoices, photos, videos, and client/vendor details submitted through the platform.

• Customers retain full ownership of their data. JobTread acts as a custodian, not a proprietor, of your information.

Portability

• Users can export data from the platform at any time, including:
  • Custom reports in CSV format

  • Financial records, job logs, and customer/vendor lists

• This ensures that businesses can migrate or back up their data without restriction.

Scaling Up

• Add internal users anytime at a per-user monthly or annual rate.

• Tiered pricing discounts begin after 10 users.

• Supports growing teams with:
  • Role-based permissions
  • Custom dashboards and views

  • Workflow automation and real-time collaboration

Scaling Down

• You can remove users or downgrade your plan with no long-term contract obligations (especially on the monthly plan).

• Data remains accessible even if you reduce user count, ensuring continuity.

Renewal Terms

• Subscription Term: Defined in the Order Form (monthly or annual).

• Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions typically auto-renew unless canceled prior to the renewal date.

• Improvement Fees: New features or upgrades may incur additional fees, but core updates are included.

Cancellation Policy

• Monthly Plans: Can be canceled at any time with no long-term commitment.

• Annual Plans: Must be canceled before the renewal date to avoid automatic renewal.

• Refunds: Monthly plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Annual plans may not offer refunds after the initial period.

• Data Access Post-Cancellation: Customers retain access to their data and can export it before terminating the account.

• No Setup or Termination Fees: There are no hidden fees for starting or ending service.

Data Protection & Privacy

• GDPR Compliance: Aligns with European data protection standards for handling personal data.

• CAN-SPAM Compliance: Ensures responsible email communication practices.

• Confidentiality Safeguards: Implements administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect customer data from unauthorized access, modification, or deletion.

Regulatory Readiness

• Encourages subcontractor compliance with licensing and certification requirements (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

• Supports documentation and audit readiness through features like:
  • Daily logs
  • Photo documentation

  • Custom contracts and KPIs

• Promotes accountability through contract clauses and performance benchmarks.