Bill & Pay Rates Rate Hierarchy T&M Billing

Construction Bill Rate & Pay Rate Management Software

Stop looking up the right rate by hand.

The hardest part of pricing field labor is making sure every hour carries the correct rate. mJob's construction bill rate software automates pay rate management across crews, jobs, and crafts. Import complex rate tables, apply shift differentials and overtime rules instantly, and make sure billed and paid hours are accurate every single week — before they ever reach the office.

Price field hours correctly the first time with the bill rate management tools construction teams rely on.

mJob construction bill rate software showing a pay rate and bill rate hierarchy table

One Rate Engine for Every Job & Craft

mJob acts as the "Rule Engine" that sits between the field and your ERP. We calculate the correct pay and bill rate based on the Job, Class, Craft, and Union Local automatically — so the right number lands on every hour without a spreadsheet lookup.

Key Rate-Management Features

  • Import Rate Tables: Upload standard, overtime, and special-project rate tables once, then apply them automatically in the field.
  • Automated Differentials: Calculate shift differentials, overtime, and double-time based on hours worked, without manual math.
  • Audit-Ready Logs: Every rate change and hour worked is logged for a clean, defensible record.

Running prevailing-wage or certified-payroll jobs? See how mJob automates compliance on our labor law compliance software page.

Bill rate and pay rate report sample generated by mJob

Seamless Contractor Billing & Rate Hierarchy

Speed up your billing cycle with accurate, approved hours. Whether you are tracking labor costs or billing Time & Materials (T&M), mJob makes sure the rates used match your contract terms perfectly.

Same-Day T&M Invoicing

Generate T&M billing sheets signed by the customer in the field, ready for invoicing immediately using mJob's contractor billing software logic.

Complex Rate Hierarchy

Define standard rates, overtime rules, and special project rates. The pay rate management engine picks the right one for every hour, every time.

Reduce Disputes

When the customer signs the digital time card with the rate visible, billing disputes disappear before they even reach the office.

Multi-Craft & Multi-Job Rates

Built for heavy construction. From shift differentials to double-time rules and specific class/craft rates, the rate engine handles the logic effortlessly across crews.

Bill Rate & Pay Rate FAQs

Common questions about configuring mJob's bill rate and pay rate management for complex jobs.

What is construction bill rate software?

Construction bill rate software automatically applies the correct pay and billing rate to every hour worked based on the employee, job, phase, and craft. mJob's Bill Rate Manager removes manual rate lookups so field hours are priced correctly before they reach billing or payroll.

Can it handle a complex pay rate hierarchy?

Yes. You can define standard rates, overtime rules, shift differentials, and special project rates. mJob picks the correct rate for each hour automatically, even when an employee works across different crafts or jobs in a single week.

Does it support Time & Materials (T&M) billing?

Yes. Crews can capture T&M billing work in the field with the bill rate visible, have the customer sign the digital time card on site, and send approved hours straight to invoicing the same day.

Ready to simplify your bill and pay rates?

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