Who is the Project Cash Flow Forecaster for?

It is built for owners, controllers, and PMs who need fast, accurate results for plan working capital before mobilization.

How do I use the Project Cash Flow Forecaster?

Enter contract value and terms Select cost curve Review cash gap table

Does this include retainage release?

Yes. Retainage release is included at the end.

Can I model different payment terms?

Yes. Adjust the payment terms input.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. This tool is free and designed for quick, practical results.

Does this work for projects nationwide?

Yes. It uses standard construction inputs used across the US.

Project Cash Flow Forecaster

Know the cash gap before you break ground.

Project Inputs

Contract Value

Start Date

Duration (months)

Gross Margin %

Retainage %

Payment Terms (days)

Cost Curve

Cash Gap Forecast

Peak cash required

$33,333

Based on 30-day terms and 10% retainage.

Month	Cost Out	Billed	Received	Cash Gap
1	$33,333	$41,667	$0	$33,333
2	$33,333	$41,667	$37,500	$29,167
3	$33,333	$41,667	$37,500	$25,000
4	$33,333	$41,667	$37,500	$20,833
5	$33,333	$41,667	$37,500	$16,667
6	$33,333	$41,667	$37,500	$12,500

Use this to plan your cash reserves.

Adjust the cost curve or payment terms to stress-test worst-case scenarios.

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Project Cash Flow Forecaster for owners, controllers, and PMs

Project Cash Flow Forecaster helps owners, controllers, and PMs plan working capital before mobilization. Enter contract value, payment terms, retainage, and cost curve and get cash gap by month and peak cash need you can use immediately in your bid or project file.

Used by contractors across California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois, with active users in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Seattle, and Denver.

Quick answer: what does this tool do?

Forecast the cash gap created by retainage and payment terms.

How should I apply the results?

Use the peak gap to plan credit lines or reserves.

Is this suitable for public bids?

Yes. The inputs align with typical DOT, municipal, and federal bid requirements.

What keywords does this tool target?

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The Project Cash Flow Forecaster gives fast, reliable results for owners, controllers, and PMs to plan working capital before mobilization. Enter contract value, payment terms, retainage, and cost curveand get cash gap by month and peak cash need in minutes.

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