--- title: "Contractor Timesheet Template: Free Download + Complete Guide (2026)" description: Free contractor timesheet template for 2026. Download daily and weekly construction timesheets with cost code tracking, overtime control, and job costing integration to reduce labor overruns. image: https://blog.tasktag.com/hubfs/1%20-%202026-05-08T013629.642.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-codes#main-content) [![TaskTag logo](https://blog.tasktag.com/hubfs/tasktag-logo.svg)](https://www.tasktag.com) - [Features](https://tasktag.com/features/photo-documentation/) - [Pricing](https://tasktag.com/pricing) - [Compare](https://tasktag.com/compare/companycam/) - [Blog](https://blog.tasktag.com/) - [Resources](https://blog.tasktag.com/product) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Features](https://tasktag.com/features/photo-documentation/) - [Pricing](https://tasktag.com/pricing) - [Compare](https://tasktag.com/compare/companycam/) - [Blog](https://blog.tasktag.com/) - [Resources](https://blog.tasktag.com/product) - [Start For Free](https://app.tasktag.com/register/signup-with-email?_gl=1*1ic34dn*_ga*MjU5NjU5OTI3LjE3NzM5Nzc1Nzg.*_ga_B535V4B5ZV*czE3NzczMzU3MjgkbzQkZzAkdDE3NzczMzU3MjgkajYwJGwwJGgw) [Start For Free](https://app.tasktag.com/register/signup-with-email?_gl=1*1ic34dn*_ga*MjU5NjU5OTI3LjE3NzM5Nzc1Nzg.*_ga_B535V4B5ZV*czE3NzczMzU3MjgkbzQkZzAkdDE3NzczMzU3MjgkajYwJGwwJGgw) May 8, 2026, 2:05:51 AM # Contractor Timesheet Template: Free Download + Complete Guide (2026) ![Picture of Mak Pastrana](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/profile-pic-circle.png?width=50&name=profile-pic-circle.png) [Mak Pastrana](https://blog.tasktag.com/author/mak-pastrana) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-codes) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-codes) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-codes) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-codes) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-codes) ![1 - 2026-05-08T013629.642](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20-%202026-05-08T013629.642.jpg?width=1620&height=1215&name=1%20-%202026-05-08T013629.642.jpg) Labor is the most expensive and most commonly underestimated cost in construction. [**Autodesk's 2024 survey found construction crews spend 35% of their time on non-productive activities**](https://tasktag.com/pricing) that go undetected without systematic time tracking. **Key Takeaways** - Labor = **30–45% of total project cost** on residential remodels — the largest controllable category - Track hours by [**cost code / phase**](https://app.tasktag.com/register/signup-with-email), not just by day — that's the only way to compare against your estimate - [**Overtime is the most common hidden labor cost**](https://blog.tasktag.com/timesheets) — 2 hrs/day OT for 15 days = $1,900+ unplanned cost on a 3-person crew - Timesheets are legal documents — required by FLSA for all non-exempt employees; retain for 3 years ## **Why Cost Code Tracking Changes Everything** | **Timesheet Type** | **Good For** | **Not Good For** | | --- | --- | --- | | Hours only | Payroll | Job costing | | Hours by job | Knowing which job got time | Phase-level variance | | Hours by job + cost code | Payroll + job costing | Nothing — complete picture | ## **Template 1: Daily Field Log (Per Worker)** DAILY FIELD TIME LOG Worker Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Trade / Role: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Project: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Foreman: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TIME IN: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TIME OUT: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ BREAK: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ REGULAR HOURS: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ OVERTIME HOURS (1.5x): \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ WORK BY COST CODE / PHASE: Cost Code Description Hours ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── \[01 – Demo\] \[Remove existing cabinets\] \_\_\_\_\_\_ \[06 – Drywall\] \[Hang drywall master bath\] \_\_\_\_\_\_ \[99 – Non-prod\] \[Material run, waiting insp\] \_\_\_\_\_\_ TOTAL: \_\_\_\_\_\_ MATERIALS USED: Item: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Qty: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Receipt: □ Attached DELAYS: □ Weather □ Material wait □ Inspection □ Access □ Other Duration: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hrs Notes: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ WORKER SIGNATURE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ DATE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ FOREMAN APPROVAL: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ DATE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## **Template 2: Weekly Crew Timesheet** WEEKLY CREW TIMESHEET Project: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Week of: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Foreman: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ WORKER MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT TOTAL OT HRS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── CREW TOTAL \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ HOURS BY COST CODE THIS WEEK: Code Phase Hrs This Week Total to Date ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 01 Demo / Site Prep \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 02 Framing \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 03 Electrical Rough \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 04 Plumbing Rough \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 05 Insulation \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 06 Drywall Hang \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 07 Drywall Finish \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 08 Painting \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 09 Finish Carpentry \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 10 Flooring \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 11 Tile \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 12 Punch / Cleanup \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 99 Non-Productive \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── TOTAL \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ESTIMATE CHECK (update weekly): Phase Est Hrs Hrs to Date Remaining On Track? ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Framing \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Y / N Drywall \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Y / N \[Other\] \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Y / N FOREMAN SIGNATURE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ DATE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## **Template 3: Project Cost Code Summary (Job Costing Integration)** PROJECT LABOR COST CODE SUMMARY Project: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ As of: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Labor Budget: $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ CODE PHASE EST HRS EST $ ACT HRS ACT $ VAR % ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 01 Demo \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 02 Framing \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 03 Electrical \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 04 Plumbing \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 05 Insulation \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 06 Drywall Hang \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 07 Drywall Finish \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 08 Painting \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 09 Finish Carp \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 10 Flooring \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 12 Punch/Cleanup \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% 99 Non-Productive \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── TOTAL \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ $\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_% Loaded Labor Rate: $\_\_\_\_\_\_/hr FORECAST TO COMPLETE: Remaining hours estimated: \_\_\_\_\_\_ × $\_\_\_\_\_\_/hr = $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Projected total labor cost: $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Original labor budget: $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Projected variance: $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ( \_\_\_\_% ) ## **Overtime: The Hidden Labor Cost** 2 hrs/day OT × 15 days = 30 OT hours 30 hrs × ($42 × 0.5 OT premium) = $630 additional cost per worker 3-person crew = $1,890 in unplanned overtime [**Prevention**](https://blog.tasktag.com/mastering-construction-project-management)**:** Flag any worker approaching 38 hours by Thursday. Track OT as its own cost code line. Persistent OT means the schedule or crew size is wrong — fix the source. ## **5 Common Timesheet Mistakes** **![1 - 2026-05-08T013702.119](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20-%202026-05-08T013702.119.jpg?width=1620&height=1215&name=1%20-%202026-05-08T013702.119.jpg)** 1. [**Logging from memory at week-end**](https://blog.tasktag.com/product) — misallocates 15–25% of hours across phases 2. **No cost codes — just total hours** — useless for job costing 3. **Burying delays in productive phase codes** — hides true efficiency; use code 99 4. **No foreman sign-off** — unverifiable for payroll compliance and disputes 5. **Paper timesheets left in trucks** — photograph or submit digitally within 24 hours Revelant Article：[Contractor Invoice Template: How to Bill Clients and Get Paid Faster in 2026](https://blog.tasktag.com/contractor-invoice-template-2026) ## **The Data Flow** **![1 - 2026-05-08T013718.184](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20-%202026-05-08T013718.184.jpg?width=1620&height=1215&name=1%20-%202026-05-08T013718.184.jpg)** **Timesheets → Daily Reports** — hours + what was accomplished each day → construction daily report template **Timesheets → Job Costing** — hours × loaded rate = actual labor cost by phase → construction job costing guide **Timesheets → Schedule** — phase hours-to-date vs. estimate reveals schedule risk → construction project schedule *Sources: Autodesk State of Construction Workforce 2024 · FLSA DOL · FMI Construction Workforce Survey 2024 · NAHB 2025* ### Ready to explore how TaskTag can transform your construction projects?  Start your free trial today and see the difference!   [Start Using Tasktag](https://app.tasktag.com/register/signup-with-email)   [job costing template](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/job-costing-template), [cost code tracking](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/cost-code-tracking) ## Related posts [![](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20-%202026-05-10T205439.538.jpg?height=200&name=1%20-%202026-05-10T205439.538.jpg)](https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-code) [tasktag](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/tasktag), [construction payroll](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/construction-payroll), [field crew timesheets](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/field-crew-timesheets), [Construction Time Tracking](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/construction-time-tracking), [job costing template](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/job-costing-template), [cost code tracking](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/cost-code-tracking), [overtime tracking](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/overtime-tracking), [contractor timesheet template](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/contractor-timesheet-template), [field time log](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/field-time-log), [labor cost control](https://blog.tasktag.com/tag/labor-cost-control) ## [Contractor Timesheet Template: Free Download + Complete Guide (2026)](https://blog.tasktag.com/construction-timesheet-template-with-cost-code) ![Picture of Mak Pastrana](https://blog.tasktag.com/hs-fs/hubfs/profile-pic-circle.png?width=50&name=profile-pic-circle.png) [Mak Pastrana](https://blog.tasktag.com/author/mak-pastrana) May 11, 2026, 9:34:20 PM Labor is the largest cost on most construction projects — and the hardest to control without... 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