Your Three Critical Plans: The Job Plan

The Job Plan includes everything a Contractor needs to know, have, and do in order to complete a job on time, every time, exactly as promised.

In the E-Myth Mastery Program, the Job Plan is known across industries as the Controlling Calendar, and is learned in Module 4 on Management.

Client: Larry Johnson, (wife: Patty, kids: Peter & Tracy) 435 Tahoma Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901 (707)569-5600
Job: New Cabinet Installation
Foreman: John Dewenit
Day 1 day prior 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20
Labor Confirm site access and time w/ h/o
  • Confirm specs on site
  • Consult w/arch. & h/o w/changes
  • Confirm const. sched. w/ arch.
  • Order materials & supplies
  • Confirm const. sched. w/ h/o
  • Receive materials & supplies
  • Verify all materials & supplies
  • Charge up all power tools
  • Receive materials & supplies (Cushion day)
  • Verify all materials & supplies (Cushion day)
  • Begin off-site construction Off-site construction (Cushion day) Wood treatment
  • Curing time
  • Charge up all power tools
  • Curing time (Cushion day)
  • Partial assembly off site
  • Charge up all power tools
  • Confirm site access and start time w/ h/o
  • Partial assembly off site (Cushion day)
  • Take out existing cabinets at site
  • Prep area for installation
  • Install cabinets at site
  • Complete installation at site (Cushion day)
  • h/o sign-off
  • Follow up with arch. Follow up with h/o to determine level of satisfaction
    Personnel Foreman Foreman, Supervisor Foreman Foreman Foreman Supervisor, 2 Laborers Supervisor, 2 Laborers Supervisor, 2 Laborers None necessary None necessary Supervisor, 2 Laborers Supervisor, 2 Laborers Foreman, Supervisor, 2 Laborers Foreman, Supervisor, 2 Laborers Foreman Foreman, 1 Laborer
    Materials/Supplies Job plans, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc. Job plans, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, change order forms, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc. Revised plans, change order forms, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc. Packing list, revised plans, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, pens, etc. Packing list, revised plans, tape measure, pens, etc. Revised plans, packing list, all raw materials & supplies, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, specific grade sandpaper, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc. Revised plans, packing list, all raw materials & supplies, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, specific grade sandpaper, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc. Revised plans, varnish, brushes, gloves, goggles, face masks, etc. Curing shed Curing shed Revised plans, packing list, treated wood, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc. Revised plans, packing list, treated wood, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, etc. Revised plans, packing list, cabinets, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, drop cloths, tape, shop vac., etc. Revised plans, packing list, cabinets, finishing nails, level, tape measure, plumb line, flashlight, hammers, skill saw, scroll saw, Makita, screws, nails, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, drop cloths, tape, shop vac., etc. Revised plans, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc. Revised plans, tool sets, scratch repair, filler, specific grade sand paper, pens, pencils, cell phone, etc.
    Financial None Cash outlay of $1,500.00 to Stele's Lumber or materials Receive partial payment of $2,500.00 from h/o None None None None None None None None None None Receive final payment of $2,500.00 from h/o None None
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