— PJ, SideGuy Solutions
I'm a solo operator. No agency markup, no junior devs learning on your dime. You text me, I reply. If I can't help, I'll tell you in one text and point you somewhere useful.
Connect on LinkedInPresident Software — Custom Built for Construction Operations in North County San Diego
I'm PJ, in Encinitas. If you're running a construction operation and your job tracking lives in five spreadsheets, two whiteboards, and three PMs' heads — I build software that fixes that, without a $40k Procore bill.
📱 Text me: 858-461-8054Quick Answer
- Yes, I build custom PM/ops software for construction presidents — faster and cheaper than enterprise platforms
- Typical build: 2–6 weeks, replaces 3–5 spreadsheets, priced flat not per-seat
- I work solo — you talk to me, not a sales rep and an account manager
- Based in Encinitas/Solana Beach — I know North County GCs, subs, and the permit dance
💬 Most questions answered in one text. Free. No discovery call circus, no 40-page proposal.
Questions Construction Presidents Actually Ask Me
Can you replace Procore without losing my data?
Yes. I export your Procore data, rebuild only the workflows you actually use (usually 20% of the platform), and cut your software bill by 60–80%. Most of my clients realize they were paying for 100 features to use 12.
How do I stop my PMs from forgetting change orders?
Systematize the capture. I build a simple field-to-office flow — PM logs the CO on their phone in 30 seconds, it auto-notifies you and accounting, and nothing falls through the cracks. No more $15k surprises at closeout.
What does a custom build actually cost vs. Buildertrend/Procore?
Flat fee, typically $8k–$25k depending on scope. No per-seat pricing, no annual increases. You own it. Most clients break even on year-one licensing savings alone.
How long before I see results?
First working version in 2–3 weeks. Full rollout in 4–6. I don't do 9-month implementations. If it's not saving you time in month two, I built the wrong thing.
Will my superintendents actually use it?
Yes — because I build it around how they already work, not how a software company thinks they should work. Mobile-first, minimum taps, works offline on jobsites with bad signal.
Do you work with construction companies outside San Diego?
Yep. Most of my work is remote. Being in Encinitas means I can show up in-person for North County clients, but I've shipped builds for GCs across California and out of state.
Six Things Worth Knowing
Your spreadsheets aren't the problem
The problem is they don't talk to each other. Before you buy new software, map where data gets re-entered. That's where the leak is.
Per-seat pricing punishes growth
Every new PM, super, or foreman costs you more. Flat-fee custom software inverts that — grow the team, cost stays flat.
Start with one painful workflow
Don't rebuild everything. Pick the workflow that wakes you up at 2am — change orders, submittals, subcontractor tracking — and fix that one thing first.
Field adoption beats features
A tool with 20 features that supers actually use beats one with 200 they ignore. Simplicity is a feature. Build for the phone, not the desktop.
Your accounting system is a source of truth
Whatever PM tool you pick, it has to sync with QuickBooks / Sage / Foundation. If it doesn't, you'll end up double-entering and hating life.
You don't need AI, you need clean data
Everyone's pitching AI for construction. 90% of you can't benefit from it yet because the data is in PDFs, texts, and emails. Fix the pipes first.
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