What Is a Job Number?

In Jobpac, a job number is the unique identifier for a project. It is used throughout the system to link budgets, costs, revenue and reporting back to the same project.

How job numbers work in Jobpac

Every project in Jobpac is set up as a job. The job number is the key reference for that job within a particular WorkID.

Key points about job numbers:

• a job number can be up to six characters long
• job numbers are unique within a WorkID
• the job number appears on many screens and reports, alongside the job name or description

The job number is used whenever you create or review project related transactions and enquiries.

Recommended job number format

Although Jobpac allows up to six characters, it is usually recommended to use four or five digits for the job number.

This approach helps because:

• shorter numbers are easier to read, remember and key in
• some related references, such as purchase orders or subcontract agreements, have a fixed length
• using four or five digits leaves room to include the job number inside those references

A consistent, planned job numbering scheme makes it easier to recognise and search for projects across the system.

Where you use job numbers

Job numbers appear in many parts of Jobpac, including:

• job setup and maintenance screens
• job and cost enquiries
• time entry and payroll costing
• purchase orders and subcontract agreements
• accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• project and financial reports

By always using the correct job number, you ensure that costs and revenue are recorded against the right project.

Why job numbers matter

A clear job numbering scheme in Jobpac helps you to:

• keep all project data correctly grouped by job
• link site activity and financial postings back to the right project
• compare performance consistently across projects and over time

Job numbers are the backbone of project identification in Jobpac. Getting them right from the start supports accurate job costing and reliable reporting.