As implied by its name, HeavyJob is software designed for heavy jobs, including all types of construction industry jobs. Dating back to 1986, HeavyJob considers itself to be a “gold standard” in construction industry software and by and large, its reputation and performance rating match it bold claim. From bidding on new projects to safety monitoring to timecards and reporting, HeavyJob has your back on any construction project. For bids, HeavyJob offers an entire range of tools to help contractors come up with accurate estimates and timetables for completion. On the safety front, HeavyJob helps companies ensure they are in compliance with federal and local laws and more importantly, ensure their workers are safe on the job at all times. HeavyJob’s time card and reporting application allows foreman to record times from the field and relay the information to payroll staff. Project managers are also able to use the application for budget analyses and to cast “what-if” scenarios—including weather and supply related delays—in order to more easily plan for an entire range of outcomes. Other key features include scheduling, equipment maintenance, and GPS applications. Most importantly, the software is mobile compatible—it is ready to use on your preferred device wherever your contracts take you.

• Usability. HeavyJob is a robust software program but learning to use it can take time for office staff and on-site foreman alike. Once up and running, however, most subscribers agree that the start-up time and effort are well worth it and report few usability issues. HeavyJob also offers a classroom training option to help new subscribers adapt to the software.

• Maintainability. HeavyJob is subject to ongoing updates; we found no major maintainability issues reported.

• Performance. HeavyJob gets top marks in the performance category. It also performs well across operating systems.
• Integration Ease. HeavyJob can be used with Windows desktops and laptops, Apple iOS devices, and Android devices and plays well with other platforms.
• Functionality. HeavyJobs also gets top marks for functionality. One gets the sense that the company’s years of experience have paid off—they understand software and construction and the result is a highly functional product.

• Support. HeavyJob offers top customer service. The company has no automated phone tree and aims to answer every call in 3 rings or less. Better yet, support staff are on call 24/7, 365 days a year and trained to troubleshoot an entire range of problems, even those that extend beyond the company’s software.

Pros

What customers like about HeavyJob:

• It is an all-in-one system designed to handle a wide range of construction industry tasks.
• HeavyJob offers great vendor support.
• The company has a longstanding history and reliable reputation in the software and construction industries.
• The company provides 24/7 support with very knowledgeable customer service staff.
• HeavyJob is constantly evolving and responding to industry needs, including growing concerns about compliance.
• It’s compatible with all operating systems.
• Once up and running, the interface is very easy to use and comprehensive.
• HeavyJob offers many pricing packages, which makes it affordable for operations of varying sizes.

Cons

Recommendations for HeavyJob to improve:

• Initial integration can take some time since the software requires training; what HeavyJob lacks in usability, however, it makes up for in customer support.
• The software does not include incident reporting.