Operations Support for General Contractors
You didn't build a general contracting business to spend every evening tracking down subcontractors, chasing change order approvals, and figuring out why your WIP report doesn't match reality.
We help Texas general contractors between $500K and $10M get their project operations and finances under control—so you can bid confidently and deliver profitably.
The Realities of Running a GC Business in Texas
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Project Complexity Compounds
A $2M commercial buildout has 15+ subcontractors, hundreds of material orders, weekly owner meetings, constant inspections, and change orders that never stop. Keeping all those plates spinning while also running the business is why most GC owners work 70-hour weeks.
We help you build project management systems that handle the complexity—so you can run the business instead of drowning in day-to-day coordination.
Subcontractor Management Is Everything
Your reputation depends on subs you don't directly control. The electrician who's two weeks behind torpedoes your entire schedule. The drywall crew that disappears mid-project leaves you scrambling. Managing subcontractor performance without strong systems is exhausting.
We implement sub tracking and performance management systems that hold subs accountable and give you early warning when problems are developing.
Cash Flow Is Always 90 Days Behind
You pay subs and materials within 30 days. You bill monthly applications. Owners pay (maybe) in 45 days. Retainage sits for months. The timing mismatch means you're always floating significant cash—and one slow-paying owner can create a crisis.
We build cash flow forecasting that accounts for construction's unique timing—so you see problems 60-90 days before they become crises.
Change Orders Make or Break Margins
The original contract has a margin. But the 47 change orders that followed? Some are profitable, some are break-even, some you gave away to keep the owner happy. Without tracking change order profitability separately, you can't tell where money actually comes from.
We implement change order tracking that shows you exactly which changes made money and which eroded your margin—so you can price smarter next time.
Bonding Capacity Limits Growth
You've got the crews and relationships to bid bigger jobs, but your bonding capacity hasn't caught up. Surety companies want clean financials, strong WIP reports, and evidence of operational control. The same operational gaps hurting your margins are also capping your growth.
We help you build the financial reporting and operational documentation that sureties need to see—opening doors to larger projects and better bonding terms.
Permit and Inspection Dependencies
City of Dallas permit timeline: unpredictable. Fort Worth inspections: depends who shows up. Your schedule is at the mercy of municipal bureaucracies you can't control. Building slack into schedules and managing inspection sequences is an operational discipline most GCs learn the hard way.
We help you build scheduling systems with appropriate buffers and inspection tracking that minimizes the impact of municipal unpredictability.
The Problems We Solve for General Contractors
"I never know my true job costs until it's over"
You bid the job at 18% margin. At closeout, you made 6%. But you can't pinpoint where it went wrong—was it the original estimate, scope creep, labor inefficiency, or subs who went over? We implement job costing that gives you visibility while projects are still running.
"Cash flow is a constant stress"
You've got $500K in AR aging, payroll due Friday, and a materials bill coming due. The money is coming—eventually—but the timing never lines up. We build cash flow forecasting that accounts for draw schedules, retainage, and payment patterns so you see problems before they become crises.
"My project managers are drowning"
Your PMs are running jobs, handling owner meetings, coordinating subs, processing change orders, managing RFIs, and doing their own project accounting. They're overwhelmed because they're doing three jobs at once. Operational structure lets your best people focus on what they do best.
"I'm always in the field putting out fires"
You wanted to build a company, but you're still the one who shows up when things go sideways. Every problem escalates to you because there's no one else who can handle it. You're the bottleneck, and until that changes, the business can't grow.
How We Help General Contractors
Not generic business consulting. Specific operational and financial support designed for project-based construction businesses.
Fractional COO Services
Part-time operations leadership that handles project coordination, subcontractor management, schedule oversight, and the operational issues that pull you into the field every day. Executive-level project control without the executive salary.
Learn about Fractional COO →Bookkeeping & Financial Clarity
Construction-specific bookkeeping with proper job costing, WIP reporting, and cash flow management. AIA billing support. Change order tracking. Retainage management. Financials that tell you what's really happening—not just what's been invoiced.
Learn about Bookkeeping →Business Consulting
Strategic guidance on project selection, pricing strategy, bonding improvement, and the growth decisions that determine whether you build a real company or stay stuck as a well-paid project manager. Practical advice for construction business owners.
Learn about Consulting →What Changes When Operations Get Fixed
Know job profitability during the project—not six months after closeout.
See the cash flow picture 60-90 days ahead so surprises become plans.
Let your project managers focus on projects instead of everything else.
Build a company you can step back from instead of a job you can't escape.
We Know the Texas GC Market
Texas construction has unique dynamics. We understand them.
DFW Commercial Boom
Office, retail, multifamily, industrial—North Texas construction is booming. But competition is fierce, and the GCs winning work are the ones who can demonstrate financial stability and operational competence to owners and developers.
Labor Market Competition
Every GC in Texas is fighting for the same project managers and superintendents. Retention requires more than pay—it requires operational stability that lets good people do good work without constant chaos.
Municipal Variance
Dallas permitting is different from Fort Worth is different from Plano is different from Frisco. Each municipality has its own quirks, timelines, and inspection requirements. Local knowledge and schedule flexibility are competitive advantages.
Owner Sophistication
Texas owners and developers are increasingly sophisticated. They want detailed WIP reports, transparent change order processes, and GCs who can speak their financial language. Professionalism wins work.
Ready to Get Your GC Business Under Control?
Book a free consultation to discuss your specific situation. No pitch—just a conversation about what's working, what's not, and whether we're the right fit to help.
Or take our free operations assessment to see where your business stands.