# HCSS HeavyJob: Smart job sites — Field data that drives action

> Mobile field management for heavy civil construction, digitizing time, cost, and safety. (iPhone/iPad app by Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hcss-heavyjob-smart-job-sites/id720784422 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/720784425)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 300 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 234 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2013-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hcss-heavyjob-smart-job-sites/id720784422/reviews.md

## What is HCSS HeavyJob?

Ditch the paper and eliminate the guesswork. HeavyJob (formerly HCSS Field) is an industry-leading construction app that empowers your team to capture field data in real time, providing instant job site visibility. It’s built for crew leads, safety pros, project managers, engineers, drivers, surveyors—anyone who needs to stay mobile, productive, and connected to the office with ease.

~~~~FIELD~~~~
It’s all about good field data. Get it with less effort.

• TIME CARDS: It’s the easiest time card in construction. Save hours each month by replacing paper with an app foremen love. Just tap to enter time and production, even across multiple jobs, with or without Internet. 
• DIARY: Record weather with one tap from GPS, tag days with searchable keywords, and note events with speech-to-text.
• PHOTOS: Take photos, draw notes on them, and share with the office.
• NEEDS: Need more resources to meet production goals? Send requests directly to your dispatcher (requires HCSS Dispatcher).
• MAINTENANCE: Prevent costly breakdowns and other equipment downtime by instantly sharing issues with your shop (requires Equipment360).
• MATERIALS & SUBS (iPad only): Track materials received and installed on site to improve invoicing accuracy and boost timely payments.
• FORMS: Collect owner-requested info with PDF forms that can automatically fill themselves with data from your app. Or, manually fill any form custom-built by the office.
• DOCS & PLANS: Reduce rework by always working off the latest drawings with built-in collaboration tools.
• MULTILINGUAL: We support English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

~~~~MANAGEMENT~~~~
Manage your projects like a pro. Receive real-time info from the field to make changes when and where it matters.

• TIME CARD REVIEW (iPad only): Approve time cards or send rejection notes back to your foreman to make corrections.
• DAILY DIGEST (iPad only): Grab a cup of coffee and start your day off with a quick overview of each job. Check job health and progress, and drill into the details that matter.
• JOB ANALYSIS: Always know whether you’re making or losing money, identify which activities are causing the biggest impact, and take action. (Foremen can be given access as well.)
• PRODUCTION PLANNER (iPad only): Project next week’s performance based on current data so you’ll know exactly how much work needs to be done and what resources are required to meet goals. (Foremen can be given access as well.)

~~~~SAFETY~~~~
Put safety where it matters most—right in the field.

• MEETINGS: Hold meetings, record attendance, and capture digital signatures. Use our library of 1,000+ templates influenced by OSHA, the AGC, DOD, and Army Corps of Engineers, or access your company’s custom-built templates.
• OBSERVATIONS: See a hazard? Report it to keep everyone safe on the job. See a stellar example of safety? We make it easy to provide positive reinforcement, too.
• NEAR MISS: Capture near misses in real time so your safety team can develop timely training and prevent incidents before they occur.
• INCIDENTS: Report incidents faster and with more accuracy. Send reports directly to the office, where they can be easily referenced at any time for OSHA and insurance purposes.
• INSPECTIONS: Perform inspections in the field with ease by using our robust library or accessing your company’s custom-built library.
• JHA/AHA/JSA (iPad only): We’ll step you through each job hazard analysis. Use our pre-built templates or access custom-built templates that are specific to your job.
• SKILLS & CERTS: Always put the right person on the job when you have instant access to crew qualifications, documentation, and expiration dates.

~~~~TEAM~~~~
Communicate with your project team without leaving the app. Chat with other users in the field or in the office to get answers quickly and efficiently.

~~~~Try it out now!~~~~
On the login screen, tap "Explore the app" (best on an iPad for a guided experience). Full app usage requires a subscription plan.

## Key features

- Digital time cards
- Job diary with speech-to-text
- Photo annotation and sharing
- Resource request system
- Equipment maintenance reporting
- Material and subscription tracking (iPad)
- Digital safety meetings and observations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hcss-heavyjob-smart-job-sites/id720784422/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Forman

*2026-07-27*

A little tricky sending photo’s for specific days.

### 1/5 — Last update is a disaster

*2026-03-30*

After the last update, I am not able to access the JHA features of the app. I am also not able to refresh the app. It gets part way through the refresh process and freezes up. Fix it fast, as I am required to do a daily JHA!

### 2/5 — It could be better

*2026-03-10*

When using a keyboard, tab doesn’t work to move to the next box, if I send a form and it fails, I have to completely fill the form out again (which happens often if your internet service isn’t the best)

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2025-10-27*

App is easy to use and better than paper time cards

### 2/5 — Daily traffic control inspection report not working

*2025-09-30*

I’ve tried filling out the report but every time I try to send it, it fails to send and it’s been happening since the new update happened. Hopefully this gets resolved soon

**Developer response:** We apologize that you've been having issues sending your inspection report. When you have a moment, please reach out to our Support team at 855.231.7878 or support@hcss.com and they'll be happy to get you fixed up.

### 1/5 — Crashes all the time

*2025-05-20*

👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

### 2/5 — Photos is a disaster!

*2025-04-23*

Updating the photos to have a whole 1/3 of the picture taken up with yellow text has blocked out many details in the photo. The text is a mess, there are lines writing on top of each other and it’s just coordinates instead of addresses like the timestamp app I was using gave you the option of having. It also doubles the pictures in storage. Please take it away or at least make it optional, I take 30-150 pictures of the job site a day for traffic control and having jumbled text on top of things I’m trying to show in the picture is unacceptable.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking time to post your concern. We released a fix for this issue as part of our 2025.8 release and the large overlapped text should no longer show up. If you notice any further issues around this, feel free to contact us at 855-231-7878 or support@hcss.com and we'll be happy to assist.

### 1/5 — Improve app for phones

*2025-04-16*

It works great on my iPad but horrible for iPhone. Can’t do half the functions. Can’t search for names or equipment. Can’t add per diem.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We'll be exploring ways to improve the experience on iPhone and we appreciate you taking time to note your concerns. These gap items are definitely on our list to get added.

### 1/5 — iPad vs iPhone

*2024-10-24*

I use this app for timecards and daily safety documents. The functionality on my phone is non existent. I should not need to carry around an iPad for something that COULD be done on my phone.

### 5/5 — Hands Down ….

*2024-09-03*

So simplified.  The field loves it.  Managers can make swift changes to change behaviors.

## Frequently asked questions about HCSS HeavyJob

### What does HCSS Field do?

HCSS Field digitizes field operations for heavy civil construction. It allows users to easily submit time cards, record job diary entries, take and annotate photos, request resources, report equipment maintenance, track materials, and manage safety procedures like meetings and observations.

### What are the key features of HCSS Field?

Key features include an easy-to-use digital time card system, a job diary with speech-to-text and keyword tagging, photo annotation, resource request functionality, equipment maintenance reporting, and comprehensive safety tools for meetings, observations, and incident reporting.

### Is HCSS Field free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use. However, certain advanced features like collecting data with HeavyJob, sending resource requests via HCSS Dispatcher, or managing equipment via Equipment360 require integration with other HCSS software products.

### What devices is HCSS Field compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile use and is available on smartphones and tablets. Some features, such as materials tracking, forms, time card review, daily digest, and production planner, are specifically available on iPad devices.

### How does HCSS Field help with job costing and safety?

By digitizing time cards and material tracking, the app provides accurate data for job costing, helping users understand profitability. The safety features, including digital meetings, observations, and near-miss reporting, enhance workplace safety and compliance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.16.0 — 2026-08-27

- Quality of life improvements and fixes.

### 2026.15.0 — 2026-08-14

• No more guessing which JHA layout to use! Assign the layout in  the office, then the app will pick the right one based on the selected job/business unit.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2026.14.1 — 2026-08-01

- Fixed an issue causing the database to crash after an update.

### 2026.14.0 — 2026-07-30

- Plans is now built directly into the HeavyJob mobile app on iOS, so your crews no longer need a separate app to pull up plan sets, maps, and project documents.
- Quality of life improvements and fixes.

### 2026.13.0 — 2026-07-16

- A new look for the Meetings module! 
- JHA layouts can now be customized from Safety Manager for a more streamlined JHA/AHA experience.
- Rejected time cards now display the name of the person who rejected them.
- Quality of life improvements and fixes.

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