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Construction work order template with scope and change-order fields
A work order for jobsite tasks: a written scope, a place for changes and who approved them, and a sign-off line for the person who accepts the work.
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Company
Construction work order
No. ______________
Customer
Customer name
Phone
Service address
Job details
Date requested
Scheduled date
Assigned to
Requested by
Job location / unit
Description of work
Scope and site
Project / job #
Contract / PO #
Area of site
Trade / subcontractor
Scope of work
Change order
Change description
Added cost ($)
Approved by
Materials and labor
| Qty | Item / part | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Labor hours
Rate ($/hr)
Parts total ($)
Job total ($)
Notes
Completion and sign-off
Technician signature
Customer signature
Date
The change-order line is the one that saves money
On a jobsite, scope drifts. A work order that has room for "what changed, what it costs and who said yes" turns a verbal 'go ahead' into something you can point to later.
Keep the original scope short and specific. Vague scopes cause most of the arguments that follow.
Reference the contract
Add the contract or PO number so the work order maps to the paperwork you invoice against.
Separate base scope from additions
Fill the change-order block rather than editing the base scope. It shows exactly what was added.
Tired of re-typing the same details?
Keep these jobs in the free work order app instead. Assign a technician, set a due date and see what's overdue, without printing anything.
Template questions
What is a construction work order?
A written authorization for a defined piece of work on a project, usually referencing a contract and listing scope, cost and approval.
How is it different from a change order?
A work order authorizes work; a change order records a change to previously agreed scope or price. This template has a block for each.
Can I use it for subcontractors?
Yes. Use the trade / subcontractor field and keep a signed copy with the contract file.
Is the template legally binding?
It's a record, not legal advice. Contract terms and enforceability depend on your jurisdiction and agreements.
Skip the paper next time
The same fields, in an app that tracks status, due dates and who has what.