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Construction KPI Dashboard: Job Success Tracker

SmartHelping / Contractor Performance / Excel

Construction KPI Dashboard

Compare quoted and actual job profitability with a dashboard built for general contractors and construction businesses. Track gross profit, margins, revenue and completed jobs, review progress against your targets, and follow monthly trends. Includes Excel and Google Sheets versions.

Quoted vs. actual results Gross profit & margin targets Up to 24 monthly periods Google Sheets included
general contractor
$45One-time purchase / Excel download
Add Construction KPI Dashboard to Cart

Immediate download after purchase. By purchasing, you agree to the Terms of Service.

See the dashboard in action

Turn completed-job records into a performance review.

Watch the walkthrough to see how job entries feed the dashboard. Open the screenshots below to preview the job tracker, reporting views and charts.

Open the dashboard screenshots

Preview the Construction KPI Dashboard and Job Success Tracker before purchasing.

Main dashboard

See whether completed jobs are meeting the profit targets.

Review quoted and actual job metrics for a selected date range, with summaries for the business and by job type.

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Choose a start and end date

Set the reporting period to review jobs completed within that date range.

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Gross profit and margin comparisons

Review gross profit and gross profit margins in aggregate and as averages per job, both overall and by job type.

03

Revenue and completed-job counts

See total revenue and the number of jobs completed, with overall totals and job-type breakdowns.

04

Gauge for meeting both targets

The gauge or speedometer shows the percentage of jobs meeting both the gross profit dollar target and the gross profit margin percentage target.

05

Goal-based conditional formatting

Review formatting that highlights whether quoted and actual margins are meeting the defined goals.

06

Bar charts and job-mix pie chart

Use bar charts to review the financial and job-count metrics, plus a pie chart showing completed jobs by type.

Secondary monthly dashboard

Follow the trend across up to 24 months.

Define the start month to review monthly detail and the supporting visuals.

Jobs, revenue and costs

Review jobs completed, revenue and costs by month across the displayed reporting period.

Gross profit and margins

See monthly gross profit and gross profit margins alongside the job activity.

Average results per job

Compare average revenue, average costs and average gross profit per job for each month.

Monthly visualizations

Use the included visuals to review changes in the financial and operating metrics over time.

What you enter

Keep the quoted and actual figures in one job record.

Enter the completed-job details, financial results and outcome notes that feed the tracker.

Completion date and job ID

Enter Date Job Completed and JobID to identify the job and place it in the reporting period.

Two job-type fields

Record Job Type (1) and Job Type (2). Row colors change based on the selected Job Type (1).

Quoted job economics

Enter Quoted Price and Estimated Costs to capture the planned financial result.

Actual job economics

Enter Actual Price Charged and Actual Costs to record the completed job’s financial result.

Job notes

Use Notes to keep relevant context with the job record.

Customer, safety and employee outcomes

Record Customer Satisfied, Accidents and Employee Satisfied as yes/no fields alongside the job’s financial results.

Excel and Google Sheets included

Use the dashboard in your preferred spreadsheet format.

The purchase includes the Excel template and a Google Sheets version. The tracker calculates gross profit and gross profit margins for each job automatically.

Excel dashboard

Enter completed-job records, compare quoted and actual results, and review the main dashboard and monthly reporting view.

Google Sheets calculations

The Google Sheets version uses dynamic arrays for calculated fields.

Extra Google Sheets filter tab

Use the additional tab in the Google Sheets version to filter jobs automatically by up to three criteria.

How to use the dashboard

Build a repeatable review of completed-job performance.

  1. Record completed jobs

    Enter the completion date, job ID, both job-type fields, quoted price, estimated costs, actual price and actual costs. Add notes and the yes/no outcome fields.

  2. Set the reporting period and goals

    Choose start and end dates for the main dashboard and define the gross profit dollar and margin percentage targets.

  3. Compare quoted and actual performance

    Review gross profit, margins, revenue and job counts overall and by job type. Check the gauge for the percentage of jobs meeting both targets.

  4. Review monthly patterns

    Choose the start month for the secondary dashboard and review up to 24 months of detail. Use the Google Sheets filter tab when you want to narrow the job list by up to three criteria.

Use the results in your job review

Connect the financial results with the job context.

The dashboard and job records help you identify results that deserve a closer look.

Estimating and pricing

Compare the quoted and actual figures to identify jobs where the completed result differs from the estimate.

Profitability by job type

Review job counts, revenue, gross profit and margins by type when assessing the mix of work.

Changes over time

Compare monthly totals with average results per job to see how performance changes alongside job volume.

Job outcomes and notes

Review the customer satisfaction, accident and employee satisfaction entries with the job notes when discussing the completed work.

Who the dashboard is for

For contractors comparing estimates with completed-job results.

General contractors and construction owners

Review whether completed work achieves the expected gross profit and margins, with reporting by job type and period.

Estimators and operations teams

Keep quoted and actual job economics together, review recurring differences and bring the results into estimating and job-review discussions.

Also available in these bundles

Need more financial and operating tools?

This dashboard is included in the Accounting, HR Management, Sales Pipeline / CRM and Construction bundles. The Super Smart Bundle provides access to the complete public SmartHelping template collection.

Related tools and reading

Explore construction planning and financial tracking.

Questions before you buy

A few useful details.

Does the dashboard compare quoted and actual job results?

Yes. Enter quoted price and estimated costs alongside actual price charged and actual costs. The tracker calculates gross profit and gross profit margins for each job, and the dashboard supports comparison with the defined goals.

Can I choose which completed jobs appear in the main dashboard?

Yes. Set a start and end date to review jobs completed within that period.

What does the gauge measure?

It shows the percentage of jobs meeting both the gross profit dollar target and the gross profit margin percentage target.

How much monthly detail is displayed?

The secondary dashboard displays up to 24 months from your chosen start month, including jobs completed, revenue, costs, gross profit, margins and average financial results per job.

Is a Google Sheets version included?

Yes. The Google Sheets version uses dynamic arrays for calculated fields and includes an extra tab that filters jobs automatically by up to three criteria.

What other information can I record for a job?

The job record includes two job-type fields, notes, and yes/no entries for customer satisfaction, accidents and employee satisfaction. Row colors change based on Job Type (1).

Review the results behind each job

See how completed jobs compare with the quote.

Get the Construction KPI Dashboard for $45, including Excel and Google Sheets versions, profit-target tracking and monthly reporting.

Get the Construction KPI Dashboard

Property Management Business - Financial Forecasting Model

SmartHelping / Property Management Business / Excel

Property Management Financial Model

Build a financial forecast for a property management business over up to five years. Model customer growth, units under management, fee structures and operating costs, then review integrated financial statements, cash flow and investment returns.

Up to 5 years 2 customer channels 3 management-fee methods Integrated 3-statement model
property management
$75One-time purchase / Excel download
Add Property Management Model to Cart

Immediate download after purchase. By purchasing, you agree to the Terms of Service.

See the model in action

Follow the customer and fee assumptions through the forecast.

Watch the walkthrough to review the property management model’s inputs and outputs. Open the screenshots below for a closer look at the workbook.

Open the model screenshots

Preview the property management financial model before purchasing.

Customer growth and operating costs

Build the forecast around customers and the units they bring.

Configure up to two customer channels and review how growth, retention and costs affect the business over time.

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Two customer channels

Configure up to two channels with their own customer and variable-cost assumptions.

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Monthly customer onboarding

Adjust the number of new customers onboarded each month to reflect the growth plan.

03

Units per customer

Change the average number of units per customer each month as the customer mix evolves.

04

Contract-based retention

Account for customer retention using the average contract length of customers.

05

Variable costs by channel

Configure variable costs for each customer channel and review how costs change with the scale of the business.

06

Fixed and startup costs

Set fixed operating costs and startup cost schedules alongside the customer-driven forecast.

Three management-fee methods

Set how the business charges for property management.

Choose the fee calculation that fits the pricing structure you want to evaluate.

Percentage of rents

Calculate property management fees as a percentage of rents, reflecting the rent and rent-growth assumptions in the forecast.

Monthly fee per unit

Charge a defined amount per unit per month, linking management fees to the units under management.

Monthly fee per customer

Charge a defined amount per customer per month, linking recurring management fees to the customer base.

Additional revenue sources

Include the fees earned alongside ongoing management.

The model supports application, repair and maintenance, and onboarding fees in addition to general property management fees.

Application fees

Configure application-fee revenue as part of the property management business forecast.

Repair and maintenance fees

Include revenue from repair and maintenance fees alongside recurring management revenue.

One-time onboarding fees

Set one-time onboarding fees for new customers and review their contribution to total revenue.

Financial reporting and valuation

Review the operating forecast and investment returns.

The model connects the business assumptions to financial statements, cash flow detail and valuation outputs.

Integrated financial statements

Review a fully integrated Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.

Monthly and annual cash flow

Inspect cash flow in monthly detail and annual summaries across the forecast.

Discounted cash flow analysis

Review DCF analysis alongside the operating forecast and the optional exit value.

IRR and NPV

Evaluate internal rate of return and net present value for the modeled investment.

Financial visualizations

Use the included charts to review and communicate the forecast results.

Up to five years

Model up to five years of property management business activity and financial performance.

Optional investment and exit assumptions

Include outside equity and a terminal business value.

Outside investor participation

Model outside investors contributing capital in return for a defined equity percentage.

Exit based on revenue

Optionally calculate an exit value at the forecast end month using a multiple of trailing 12-month revenue.

How to use the model

Move from the customer plan to the financial forecast.

  1. Configure the customer channels

    Set up to two customer channels, monthly onboarding, average units per customer and retention based on average contract length.

  2. Set the fee structure

    Choose percentage-of-rent, monthly per-unit or monthly per-customer management fees. Add application, repair and maintenance, and one-time onboarding fees as applicable.

  3. Enter costs and investment assumptions

    Configure variable costs by channel, fixed operating costs and startup cost schedules. Include outside equity participation and an exit value if needed.

  4. Review and compare the forecast

    Review the integrated statements, monthly and annual cash flow, DCF, IRR, NPV and visuals. Change the growth, pricing or cost assumptions to compare the financial outcomes.

Questions to test in the model

Explore how pricing and scale affect the business.

Use the assumptions to compare different operating plans.

Customer growth and account size

Compare monthly onboarding plans and average units per customer to review the effect on management revenue and variable costs.

Pricing structure

Evaluate percentage-of-rent, per-unit and per-customer fee assumptions alongside the additional revenue sources.

Retention and recurring revenue

Change the average contract length to review how customer retention affects the forecast.

Cost structure at different scales

Compare variable costs, fixed operating costs and startup spending as the customer base and units under management change.

Who the model is for

For property management founders, operators and analysts.

Founders and management-company owners

Evaluate a startup or growth plan using the customer, unit, fee and cost assumptions that drive the property management business.

Finance teams and investors

Review the operating forecast, cash flow, integrated financial statements and optional outside-equity and exit assumptions.

Also available in these bundles

Need more real estate, recurring revenue or service models?

This model is included in the Real Estate, SaaS / Recurring Revenue, Service Businesses and Industry-Specific bundles. The Super Smart Bundle provides access to the complete public SmartHelping template collection.

Related financial-analysis tools

Explore accounting, valuation and recurring-revenue models.

Questions before you buy

A few useful details.

How long is the forecast, and how many customer channels are included?

The model covers up to five years and supports up to two customer channels.

How can management fees be calculated?

Choose a percentage of rents, a monthly fee per unit or a monthly fee per customer.

Can customer growth and units per customer change each month?

Yes. Both new-customer onboarding and average units per customer are adjustable each month.

How does the model account for customer retention?

Customer retention is based on the average contract length of customers.

What other fee revenue can I include?

The model supports application fees, repair and maintenance fees, and one-time onboarding fees alongside general property management fees.

Are integrated financial statements included?

Yes. The model includes a fully integrated Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement, along with monthly and annual cash flow detail, DCF analysis, IRR, NPV and visualizations.

Can I include investors and an exit value?

Yes. Outside investors can contribute in return for an equity percentage. The optional exit value is based on a trailing 12-month revenue multiple at the forecast end month.

Plan the property management business

Connect customers, units and fees to the financial results.

Get the Property Management Financial Model for $75 and build a forecast for up to five years.

Get the Property Management Model

Excel Template to Track Projects

SmartHelping / Project Management / Excel

Project Tracker for Excel & Google Sheets

Keep a clear view of multiple projects, tasks and milestone completions. Switch between hourly, daily, weekly and monthly timelines, enter start and end periods, and see completed and outstanding work at a glance. Includes Excel and Google Sheets versions.

4 timeline views 15 / 30 / 60-minute intervals 100 tasks, expandable Completion dashboard
project management
$45One-time purchase / Excel download
Add Project Tracker to Cart

Immediate download after purchase. By purchasing, you agree to the Terms of Service.

See the tracker in action

Follow the schedule and completion status in one view.

Watch the walkthrough to see the timeline settings and project inputs. Open the screenshots below to preview the tracker.

Open the tracker screenshots

Preview the project timeline and completion dashboard before purchasing.

What the tracker includes

Choose the timeline that fits the work.

Use the view dropdown and start settings to review projects at the level of detail you need.

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Hourly, daily, weekly or monthly

Switch between four timeline views using the dropdown selector.

02

15, 30 or 60-minute intervals

For the hourly view, use the separate time input and choose a 15, 30 or 60-minute interval.

03

Your chosen start date or time

Set the tracker’s start date or start time to position the schedule around the period you want to review.

04

Simple project inputs

Enter each project’s name, start period, end period and whether it is completed.

05

100 task rows by default

Start with 100 tasks. Expand the tracker by dragging the last row of formulas down when you need additional rows.

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Projects and milestone completions

Keep a high-level view of work happening at the same time and mark projects or milestones as complete.

Completion status and dashboard

See what is finished and what remains outstanding.

Mark each project as complete or outstanding. Conditional formatting updates the color of its active timeline area.

Completed work: green

Completed projects show in green on the timeline.

Outstanding work: orange

Outstanding projects show in orange on the timeline.

Counts and percentages

The dashboard shows the total project count, completed count and outstanding count, along with completion and outstanding percentages.

Adjust the presentation

Make room for the information your team needs.

The tracker allows changes to the layout and descriptive information.

Column widths

Adjust column widths to make the timeline boxes narrower or wider for your preferred view.

Additional descriptive columns

Add descriptive columns when you want to keep more information alongside each project.

Date and time formatting

Change how the dates and times appear across the top of the tracker.

Two spreadsheet versions included

Work in Excel or collaborate in Google Sheets.

A Google Sheets version is included in the download alongside the Excel template.

Excel project tracker

Use the Excel template to maintain project dates, switch timeline views and review completion status.

Google Sheets version

Use the included Google Sheets version when team members need to view and update the same spreadsheet together.

How to use the tracker

Set the schedule, enter the work and maintain the status.

  1. Choose the view and starting point

    Select hourly, daily, weekly or monthly from the view dropdown. Set the start date or time; for hourly tracking, choose the 15, 30 or 60-minute interval.

  2. Enter the projects and tasks

    Add each project’s name and start/end period, then set its completion status. Use the default 100 rows or extend the formulas for more tasks.

  3. Update completion and review the dashboard

    Mark work as complete as it is finished. Review the green and orange timeline areas together with the completed and outstanding counts and percentages.

  4. Adapt and share the tracker

    Adjust column widths, add descriptive fields or change date/time formatting as needed. Use the Google Sheets version for a shared team view.

Who the tracker is for

For teams managing overlapping projects and deadlines.

Construction and project teams

Maintain a shared overview of projects, schedules and milestone completions while multiple pieces of work are in progress.

Accounting, legal and service teams

Organize time-sensitive tasks using an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly view, with a clear record of completed and outstanding work.

Also available in these bundles

Need more scheduling, tracking or financial tools?

This tracker is included in the Accounting, HR Management and Construction bundles. The Super Smart Bundle provides access to the complete public SmartHelping template collection.

Related financial planning tools

Explore construction forecasting and budget tracking.

Questions before you buy

A few useful details.

Which timeline views are available?

Choose hourly, daily, weekly or monthly from the view dropdown.

Can I use intervals shorter than an hour?

Yes. The hourly view has a separate time input and supports 15, 30 or 60-minute intervals.

Is the tracker limited to 100 tasks?

No. It starts with 100 task rows, and you can add more by dragging the last row of formulas down.

How is completion shown?

Set each project as complete or outstanding. Completed projects show in green and outstanding projects in orange. The dashboard reports counts and percentages.

Can I customize the layout?

Yes. Adjust column widths, add descriptive columns and change the date or time formatting across the top.

Is a Google Sheets version included?

Yes. The download includes a Google Sheets version that team members can use to view and update the same tracker together.

Keep the work in view

Track the schedule and see what is complete.

Get the Project Tracker for $45, including Excel and Google Sheets versions, four timeline views and an expandable task list.

Get the Project Tracker