What Features Would Be Helpful for Dealing with Subcontractors on Your Team?

Subcontractors can be a powerful way to grow your service business—but managing them smoothly takes the right tools. From scheduling to paperwork to payments, things can get complicated fast if you're relying on spreadsheets or text threads.

Here are a few key ideas to kick off the conversation:

1. Insurance Certificate Tracking + Expiration Reminders

Making sure your subcontractors are insured is a no-brainer—but keeping track of their certificates and renewal dates can be a hassle. A built-in feature that stores insurance docs and sends automatic reminders before they expire would help keep your business protected and organized.

1. Built-in Payment Processing for Subcontractors

Paying subs quickly and clearly is essential for maintaining good relationships. Imagine being able to approve their invoices and process payments right through Jobber—no more chasing emails or juggling payment apps.

1. Subcontractor Availability Scheduling

Knowing when your subs are available is half the battle. A shared calendar where subcontractors can input their availability would make job assignment way easier and help avoid scheduling conflicts before they happen.

What would you like to see added to help manage subcontractors better? Drop your ideas in the comments—👇