Overview
This article explains how to log in to FieldReporter and select a project before recording Daily Sign-In Logs (DSLs). FieldReporter allows contractors, site managers, and field employees to access project-specific sign-in and compliance workflows directly from the job site. Selecting the correct project is important because all employee sign-ins, sign-outs, approvals, and compliance records are tied to the selected project. Completing this process ensures DSL activity is associated with the correct certified payroll and reporting records.
Before You Begin
Before logging in to FieldReporter:
- You must have access to a contractor account assigned to an active project.
- Your agency must have FieldReporter enabled.
- Your contractor organization must already be associated with at least one project.
- You must know your login credentials.
If you are using kiosk mode on a shared device, your site manager may already have the project selected for you.
Who This Applies To
This article applies to users with the following roles:
- Contractor Site Managers
- Contractor Payroll Staff
- Field Employees
If your organization’s configuration differs, contact your System Administrator.
Steps
Selecting a Project
- Open the FieldReporter application.
- Enter your assigned username and password and select Log In.
After signing in, FieldReporter verifies whether your organization has access to the application.
- Review the list of available projects.
- Locate the project you want to access.
- Select the project name.
After selecting a project:
- The selected project becomes the active DSL project.
- Employees can begin signing in and out.
- Site managers can enable kiosk mode.
- Daily sign-in logs are associated with the selected project.
- Approved DSL records become available for certified payroll validation.
All sign-in activity, approvals, and compliance checks will reference the selected project.
Searching for a Project
If you have access to multiple projects, you can use search to quickly find a project.
- Locate the Search Projects field, enter part of the project name.
- Review the filtered search results, select the correct project.
Customizing the Project Display Name
Site Managers can customize the project label displayed to employees.
- After you have selected the project, locate the Custom Label field. This custom label only affects your organization’s view of the project.
- Enter the project name or job site description. This is the name the employees would see.
- Select Save.
Examples:
- Main Street Bridge Project
- North Yard Expansion
- Downtown Job Site
Definitions
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Username | Account name used to access FieldReporter |
| Password | Secure login credential |
| Project Name | Official project or contract name |
| Custom Label | User-defined project display name |
| Search Projects | Filters the project list |
Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Active Project | The currently selected project used for DSL activity |
| Assigned Project | A project available to your contractor organization |
| Approved Logs | DSL records reviewed and approved by a site manager |
Where This Appears in Reports
This action affects the following reports:
- Daily Sign-In Log (DSL) reports
- Certified Payroll validation reports
- Compliance comparison reports
Updates appear immediately after project activity is saved
Troubleshooting / Common Issues
Issue | Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| No projects appear after login | Your organization may not be assigned to any active projects with FieldReporter enabled. | Contact your System Administrator or agency administrator to verify project access and FieldReporter availability. |
| The wrong project was selected | A different project may already be active. | Return to the project list and select the correct project before recording sign-in activity. |
| Employees cannot identify the project name | The default project name may not match the job site name commonly used in the field. | Configure a custom project label to make the project easier for employees to recognize at the job site. |
Summary
Logging in and selecting the correct project is the first step in using FieldReporter. The selected project controls where Daily Sign-In Logs, approvals, and compliance records are stored and reviewed. Using project search and custom labels can help contractors and employees quickly identify the correct job site and reduce sign-in errors.
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