Project Management

ProjectBudget

Plan and track project costs including labor, materials, and contingency. Monitor budget vs actual spending.

Total Estimated

$86,250

incl. contingency

Total Actual

$70,100

spent so far

Contingency

$11,250

15% reserve

Budget Utilization

81.3%

Under Budget

$16,150

18.7% remaining

Budget by Category

Estimated vs Actual by Category

Budget by Project Phase

Category Variance Analysis

Under Budget (positive variance)
Over Budget (negative variance)

Budget Items

Contingency %:
Category
Phase
Item NameEstimated
Actual
Variance
+2,000
+500
+500
+1,000
+200
+200
+500
+0
Base Total (excl. contingency)$75,000$70,100+16,150

Quick Budget Tips

Track Regularly

Update actual costs weekly for accurate variance analysis

Watch Variances

Category variances over 15% need investigation

Contingency Rules

Use contingency only for approved scope changes