Losing track of electrical jobs between the office and the field?
Pocket Boss connects your estimates, scheduling, dispatch, work orders, and invoicing into one job management system — so every electrical job is tracked from first call to final payment.
No more jobs that slip through the cracks. No more unbilled labor. No more guessing which tech is on which job.
Used by Electrical Contractors For
Every type of electrical work benefits from job tracking — from a quick outlet install to a full commercial build-out.
Residential Service Calls
Track outlet additions, switch replacements, troubleshooting calls, and small repairs from dispatch to invoice.
Panel Upgrades & Replacements
Manage the full lifecycle — estimate with permit fees, schedule the job, track labor and parts, invoice on completion.
EV Charger Installations
Growing market. Track load calculations, permit status, materials, and installation time on every EV charger job.
Commercial Electrical Projects
Multi-phase jobs with multiple techs. Track time per worker, materials by phase, and generate progress invoices.
Lighting Retrofits & Upgrades
Package jobs with fixture counts, wiring changes, and dimmer installs. Template common lighting packages for fast quoting.
Maintenance Contracts
Recurring inspection and maintenance work for commercial clients. Track completed visits and schedule upcoming ones automatically.
Emergency Repairs
Power outages, exposed wiring, tripped mains. Dispatch the closest tech, track the emergency call, and invoice from the site.
Generator Installations
High-value jobs with equipment options, transfer switches, and fuel line work. Tiered estimates help close at higher ticket values.
New Construction Rough-In
Track wire runs, box counts, and labor hours across multi-day rough-in jobs. Compare actual vs. estimated to bid better next time.
Job Management Features for Electricians
Full Job Lifecycle Tracking
Follow every job from first call to final payment. Estimate → schedule → dispatch → complete → invoice → paid. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Crew Visibility
See what every electrician is working on right now. Which jobs are scheduled, in progress, waiting on parts, or ready to invoice.
Time Tracking Per Job
Built-in timers let techs clock in and out of each job. Track actual labor vs. estimated to improve future bidding accuracy.
Photo & Note Documentation
Attach before-and-after photos, panel shots, inspection notes, and code compliance docs to every job record.
Job Profitability Tracking
Compare estimated costs to actual labor and materials on every job. See which services make you money and which ones don't.
Business Reports
Revenue by service type, technician performance, average job value, and completion rates — data to grow your business.
How Electricians Manage Jobs in Real Life
Here's how a panel upgrade flows through Pocket Boss — from first call to final payment.
Customer calls about a panel upgrade
You create a customer profile and schedule a site visit. Their info is saved for every future interaction.
You visit the site and create an estimate
Open Pocket Boss on your phone. Build a tiered estimate — basic 200A panel vs. panel + whole-home surge protection vs. full electrical modernization. Send it before you leave the driveway.
Customer approves, you schedule the job
One tap converts the approved estimate to a scheduled appointment. Assign yourself or a tech. The electrician gets notified with full job details.
Tech does the work, tracking time and materials
Clock in with the job timer. Log breakers, wire, and panel used. Take before-and-after photos of the old and new panel.
Job complete — invoice in 60 seconds
Convert to invoice with one click. Labor hours, materials, and permit fees carry over from the estimate and timer. Send with a payment link.
Customer pays from their phone
They tap the payment link, enter their card, done. You get paid — often the same day. The CRM logs everything automatically.
Know Your Margins on Every Electrical Job
Pocket Boss tracks actual labor and material costs against your estimates — but you can also use our free calculators to dial in your pricing before you bid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is electrical job management software?
Electrical job management software tracks every job from the first customer call through invoicing and payment. It connects your estimates, scheduling, dispatch, work orders, time tracking, and invoicing into one system — so nothing falls through the cracks between the office and the field.
How is job management different from scheduling?
Scheduling puts a job on a calendar. Job management tracks the entire lifecycle: estimate created → customer approved → job scheduled → tech dispatched → work completed → invoice sent → payment received. It gives you visibility into where every job stands at any moment.
Can I track multiple jobs across different electricians?
Yes. See all active jobs on one dashboard, filtered by status, technician, or date range. Know which jobs are scheduled, in progress, waiting on parts, or ready to invoice without calling your crew.
Does it connect estimates to invoices?
Yes. The full flow is connected: create an estimate → customer approves → schedule the job → assign a tech → track time and materials → convert to invoice with one click. No re-entering data at any step.
Can electricians update job status from the field?
Yes. Techs can view job details, clock in/out, log materials used, take photos, add notes, and mark jobs complete from their phone. The office sees updates in real time.
Does it track job profitability?
Yes. Compare estimated labor and materials against actual costs on every job. See which job types are most profitable and where you are consistently underbidding.
How much does electrical job management software cost?
Pocket Boss is $19.99/month with no per-user fees. Job management, scheduling, estimating, invoicing, CRM, dispatch, and inventory are all included. Enterprise tools charge $200-500+/month with per-user fees on top.
Can I manage commercial electrical projects with this?
Yes. Track multi-phase commercial jobs, assign multiple techs, log time per worker, manage materials, and generate progress invoices as phases complete.
Does it help reduce unbilled work?
Yes. Time tracking captures all labor hours, material logging ensures every part makes it to the invoice, and the estimate-to-invoice pipeline means no job details get lost between the field and billing.
Can I see all my jobs on one dashboard?
Yes. Filter by status (scheduled, in progress, complete, invoiced), by technician, by date range, or by customer. Get a clear picture of your entire operation at a glance.
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Track Every Job From Call to Cash
Estimates, scheduling, dispatch, time tracking, and invoicing — connected in one system built for electricians.
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