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Construction Payroll Software

Streamline your operations from the field to back office with easy-to-use solutions to help you manage your workforce and remain compliant, so you can focus on doing great work.

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Reduce double entry and improve payroll accuracy.

Recognize labor costs and hours before posting while improving back-office efficiency with integrated construction payroll software

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Alt Text: Screenshot of Jonas Construction Software's dropdown menu featuring various timekeeping and update options. The mouse cursor is pointed at the "new combined time entry (all users)" option.

Manage U.S. and Canadian payroll from one data source, whether certified, unionized, or non-unionized, ensure your workers are paid correctly and on time.

Client Testimonials

As far as time savings and increased efficiency, we saw a huge improvement in service billing and payroll especially. We can complete payroll and do reporting directly from Jonas using the information that is already there, which has saved us a lot of time.
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Leslie Jokic

Controller – S&T Group

Benefits of Jonas Construction Payroll Software

Unify Your Payroll and Reporting on One Platform

Stay compliant with U.S. and Canadian Payroll regulations. Produce powerful and accurate reporting for multiple departments and companies with up-to-the-moment details.
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Alt text: Screenshot of Jonas Construction Software interface showing a detailed project management dashboard for specialty contractors. The dashboard displays organized tables featuring job descriptions, customer details, and statuses. There are various toolbar options displayed at the top to facilitate user navigation and operations.

Full Integration with Jonas Modules

Jonas’ payroll module integrates job costing, work orders, equipment management, and general ledger to depict the true state of your costs at any given moment.

Multi-Union and Multi-Trade Capabilities

Handle multi-union, multi-trade union reporting and all your union payments with report generators that deliver detailed reports and setups. Manage the most complex union requirements while saving time and effort.
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Alt Text: Computer screen displaying Jonas Construction Software interface with a primary window detailing employee names and hours worked, while a secondary window lists job cost codes and descriptions specifically related to electrical work.

Streamlined Payroll Management

Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll.

Direct Deposit

Pay employees faster with direct deposit and reduce check printing and delivery costs.
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Screenshot of Jonas Construction software's 'job management' interface, displaying a comprehensive list of job records, conveniently organized in columns including job number, description, category and customer.

Your Complete Construction Payroll Software Solution

Certified payroll allows for creating rate and fringe tables by job, service, and customer. Pay on your schedule as required.

Automate Payroll Responsibilities

Focus on business-critical tasks when you can automate more efficient business workflows like your payroll system.
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Jonas Cloud Makes Accounting & Construction Payroll Software More Effective

Secure access to payroll information and reports at any time, anywhere from any device with an internet connection. Drill down on supporting documents for more details.
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Client Case Study

S&T Group specializes in solutions, general contracting, services, sales and maintenance in electrical, mechanical and technologies, sheet metal, HVAC and refrigeration, plumbing and building management controls in both Canada and the United States. 

In order to better serve their customers, grow their business, and optimize operational efficiency, S&T Group determined their current software system would not be able to grow with them as the company expanded.

Having Jonas in place has provided S&T Group with:

Frequently Asked Questions

Construction payroll software is a specialized payroll management system designed to handle the unique complexities of payroll processing in the construction industry. Unlike standard payroll software, it accommodates industry-specific requirements.

While a stand-alone payroll solution may be sufficient to maintain your business operations, it may eventually fall short as your business grows and more tasks and expectations are required of your payroll and back office staff.

Using specialized construction payroll software may help you reduce a lot of manual tasks and automate workflows and processes that are specific to the construction and service industry.
Construction payroll software should be able to handle construction-specific payroll scenarios, including the ability to: 



  • Instantly transfer timesheets and payment details from the field as entered.


  • Easily address multi-company, multi-province, multi-state, and union payroll processing.


  • Handle multi-union, fringes, and burden easily.


  • Construction-specific integration between payroll and the field.


  • Allocate payroll by foremen or other individuals, cost codes, and cost types.

If payroll is integrated with jobs, services, and financial records, you can analyze hours, calculate pay, and process paychecks in real time. You can also see project costs and the source of discrepancies through advanced reporting.

Direct Deposit is a process that involves paying your staff directly to their bank accounts, as opposed to paying them by check or cash. This method of payment promotes convenience for those involved by reducing payroll processing time and manual document handling.

Employees enjoy the hassle-free nature of getting paid directly to their bank accounts. Human resources or payroll departments no longer need to remind employees to pick up their checks or mail them out.

Yes, Jonas Construction Software’s payroll module is designed to handle the remittance of statutory deductions. It offers features such as automatic posting of selected deductions to accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely remittances. Additionally, the software supports multi-union and multi-trade reporting, allowing for efficient preparation of remittances to various funds.

For Canadian users, Jonas Construction Software manages compliance with Canadian payroll regulations, including the remittance of statutory deductions to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This ensures that all mandatory contributions are accurately calculated and remitted in accordance with federal and provincial requirements.

By utilizing Jonas’ integrated payroll features, businesses can streamline their payroll processes, reduce manual data entry, and ensure compliance with statutory remittance obligations.

Jonas Construction Software offers payroll reporting capabilities, allowing users to generate reports tailored to their specific needs. While specific sample payroll reports are not publicly available, the software’s flexibility enables the creation of detailed reports that can include various payroll metrics. For instance, in the S&T Group case study, the company was able to complete payroll and generate reports directly from Jonas, utilizing the information already present in the system.

To explore the types of payroll reports that can be generated and to see examples relevant to your business, it is recommended to request a personalized demonstration from Jonas Construction Software. This will provide insight into the reporting capabilities and how they can be customized to meet your specific requirements.

Yes, Jonas Construction Software is designed to manage U.S. and Canadian payroll compliance across various trades, unions, departments, and companies. This includes handling certified, unionized, and non-unionized payrolls, ensuring that workers are paid correctly and on time.

The software’s payroll module is built to accommodate the complexities of construction payroll, including multi-union and multi-trade reporting, which are essential for compliance with various regulatory requirements. Additionally, Jonas Construction Software has partnered with LCPtracker, a leading cloud-based software solution for construction site compliance management and certified payroll reporting. This partnership allows users to export payroll records into a format compatible with LCPtracker’s system to produce certified payroll reports, further streamlining compliance processes.

By utilizing these features and partnerships, Jonas Construction Software helps businesses stay up-to-date with payroll rules and legislation, ensuring compliance with the latest regulatory requirements.

As a client of Jonas Construction Software, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of standard reports, as well as EBI (Enterprise Business Intelligence ) reporting, which are designed to meet various operational and financial needs. These reports are customizable and can be tailored to your specific requirements. Some of the key standard reports include:

  • Materials Report: Provides detailed information on materials used, helping you manage inventory and costs effectively.
  • Progress Report: Tracks the advancement of projects, allowing for timely assessments and adjustments.
  • Work-In-Progress (WIP) Report: Offers insights into ongoing projects, highlighting financial performance and completion status.
  • Cost Report: Breaks down expenses associated with projects, aiding in budget management and cost control.

These reports are designed to keep team members across departments informed, facilitating informed and timely decision-making.

Jonas Construction Software’s payroll system is designed to streamline payroll management for construction businesses by automating complex processes and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Don’t Let Your Construction
Business Fly Blind!

Stay on top of your service and construction payroll with our automated and integrated construction payroll software.