Employee Scheduling for Construction & Trades

    Crew Scheduling Software for Construction Teams

    Stop losing hours to spreadsheet-based crew coordination. CrewHR helps general contractors and trade shops schedule crews across job sites, adapt to weather delays, and keep projects on track.

    Scheduling Challenges in Construction & Trades

    These are the problems your team deals with every week. CrewHR is built to solve them.

    Multi-Site Coordination

    Crews bounce between job sites daily. Keeping track of who's where — and making sure every site has the right trades — is a logistical puzzle.

    Weather-Dependent Rescheduling

    A rainy forecast can upend an entire week's schedule. You need to reshuffle crews across sites quickly without losing productive days.

    Trade-Specific Crew Assembly

    Each phase of a project requires different trades — electricians, plumbers, framers. Scheduling the wrong trade to a site wastes everyone's time.

    Subcontractor Visibility

    When you're coordinating with subcontractors alongside your own crews, everyone needs to see the same schedule and show up on time.

    Schedule Crews Across Multiple Job Sites

    See all your active job sites on one screen. Assign crews by site, drag workers between projects, and ensure every location has the headcount and skills needed for the day's work.

    • Multi-site calendar view with crew assignments
    • Drag-and-drop crew reassignment between sites
    • Per-site headcount targets and gap alerts
    • Daily dispatch summaries for field supervisors
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    Schedule

    Jan 6 - 12
    Employee
    Mon 6
    Tue 7
    Wed 8
    Thu 9
    Fri 10
    Sat 11
    Sun 12
    SC
    9:00-5:00
    10:00-6:00
    9:00-5:00
    11:00-7:00
    10:00-6:00
    MJ
    6:00-2:00
    6:00-2:00
    6:00-2:00
    6:00-2:00
    6:00-2:00
    ED
    4:00-10:00
    4:00-10:00
    4:00-10:00
    4:00-10:00
    3:00-11:00
    3:00-11:00
    AR
    11:00-7:00
    11:00-7:00
    11:00-7:00
    10:00-6:00
    10:00-6:00
    JL
    5:00-12:00
    5:00-12:00
    5:00-12:00
    5:00-12:00
    4:00-1:00
    Coverage:
    FullPartial

    Adapt Quickly to Weather Delays

    When weather shuts down an outdoor site, reassign crews to indoor work or other projects in minutes. Notify affected workers instantly and keep your overall project timeline on track.

    • Rapid schedule changes with instant notifications
    • Reschedule affected crews to alternative sites
    • Track weather delay hours for project accounting
    • Historical weather impact reporting

    Shift Swap

    Request #1042

    Pending Approval
    Giving away
    SC

    Sarah Chen

    Server

    Wed Mar 5 · 9AM–5PM
    Downtown Restaurant
    Receiving
    AR

    Alex Rivera

    Server

    Thu Mar 6 · 11AM–7PM
    Downtown Restaurant

    Jordan Matthews

    Shift Manager

    Awaiting Review
    Request Submitted
    Match Accepted
    Manager Approval
    Swap Confirmed

    Match the Right Trade to the Right Job

    Tag workers with their trade certifications and skills. When you need two electricians and a plumber on a site Tuesday morning, filter your roster and assign the right people in seconds.

    • Trade and certification tagging for every worker
    • Skill-based filtering when filling shifts
    • Certification expiry tracking and renewal alerts
    • License and safety training records
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    Scheduling Rules

    Oakwood Retail Co.

    3 active

    Minimum Floor Coverage

    Coverage

    At least 2 sales associates on the floor during store hours

    Weekly Overtime Limit

    Hours

    No employee may exceed 40 hours per work week

    Mandatory Break Interval

    Breaks

    15-minute break required for every 4 consecutive hours

    Keyholder Closing Shift

    Roles

    A keyholder-certified employee must be assigned to every closing shift

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    Track Hours from the Field

    Workers clock in and out from the job site using their phone. GPS verification confirms they're at the right location, and hours flow straight into your timesheets — no paper, no guesswork.

    • Mobile clock-in/out with GPS verification
    • Geofenced job sites for automatic location tracking
    • Real-time hours dashboard for project managers
    • Overtime alerts before thresholds are crossed
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    9:41

    Good morning,

    Sarah

    Today's ShiftActive

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Downtown Restaurant

    Clocked in at 9:02 AM
    4h 39m
    UpcomingView All
    TUE7

    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Downtown Restaurant

    THU9

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Downtown Restaurant

    Time Balances

    Vacation

    40h remaining

    Sick Time

    24h remaining

    Construction & Trades Sub-Industries

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about employee scheduling for construction & trades.

    Can I manage both employees and subcontractors?
    Yes. You can create separate staff groups for your own crews and subcontractors, then schedule both on the same job site calendar with clear visibility for everyone involved.
    Does CrewHR work offline on job sites?
    CrewHR is web-based and works on any device with an internet connection. For job sites with limited connectivity, workers can view their cached schedule and clock-in data syncs when connectivity is restored.
    How does GPS clock-in work?
    Workers open CrewHR on their phone and tap clock-in. The app records their GPS location, which you can compare against your defined job site boundaries. It's simple for workers and gives you verified attendance data.
    Can I track hours by project for job costing?
    Yes. Hours are tracked by job site and can be exported for project-level job costing. You can see labor spend per project in real time.
    How quickly can my team start using CrewHR?
    Most construction teams are scheduling within a day. Import your crew list, set up your job sites, and publish your first schedule in minutes.

    Ready to Simplify Scheduling for Your Construction & Trades Team?

    See how CrewHR can transform how you build schedules, fill shifts, and manage your workforce.