For agencies, consultants & fixed-fee service teams

Protect project margin before the overrun becomes normal.

Compare planned and actual delivery contribution, name the failure mode and install one control that protects the next comparable project.

Built for client-service teams that sell fixed-fee work and need a clearer way to see scope drift, rework and handoff risk.

Start with one fixed-fee project

Use the free tools in sequence so the number leads to a useful operating decision.

1 · Quantify

Project overrun calculator

Compare planned and actual contribution, margin movement, extra hours and modeled overrun labor cost.

Open the calculator →

2 · Record

Exception log worksheet

Capture the failure, exposure, root cause, owner, next action and evidence for the next control.

Open the worksheet →

3 · Review

Weekly review agenda

Bring overdue actions and repeat misses into a short decision-first operating rhythm.

Open the agenda →

What the calculation tells you

ContributionFee minus modeled delivery labor and other direct project costs.
Margin movementHow the modeled contribution percentage changes when delivery hours move.
Overrun exposureExtra hours and modeled labor cost that deserve a named response.

The result is an estimate from your inputs. It is not net profit, an invoice, a promise of savings or a substitute for accounting and tax records. Use one currency consistently and include total actual delivery hours once.

Turn the number into one control

Examples of a control response after an overrun
Failure modeNext controlUseful starting point
Changed client requirementsRecord approval before additional work begins.Exception log
Preventable reworkAdd an acceptance check and evidence before closeout.Control register
Missing client inputsConfirm readiness and a receiving owner before kickoff.Weekly review
Underestimated delivery workCompare planned and actual hours on the next comparable project.Starter workspace

Keep the response lightweight

Starter is enough when

You need one operator to capture exceptions, assign actions, track KPI drift and run the weekly review in a local browser workspace.

Buy Starter — $29

Full OCS fits when

You also need the Excel Control Center, Process Audit and Automation ROI tools for deeper management-control work.

Buy full OCS — $99

Both are one-time purchases for internal use within one business. Starter buyers can upgrade later for $70.

Questions before you use it

Does this calculate net profit?

No. It models delivery contribution from the fee, delivery labor and other direct project costs. Overhead, taxes and opportunity cost remain outside the model.

What should I do when a project overruns?

Classify the extra time, name the failure mode, assign an owner and add one prevention check to the next comparable project.

Do I need an account?

No. The calculator and worksheet run without signup. Entries stay in the browser until you export or print them.

Where do I go next?

Explore the free tools, then use the smallest paid workflow that matches the recurring problem.