Purpose-built for A/E teams

Built for A/E firms that outgrew spreadsheets

Track projects, time, and billing in one place — and send accurate invoices in minutes instead of days.

Designed for 1–50 person A/E firms. Works seamlessly with QuickBooks.

  • Project tracking and portfolio oversight
  • Billings, invoicing, and receivables
  • Time and expense tracking
  • Custom reporting and alerts
  • CRM for proposals and relationships
Replace disconnected tools with one workflow

Most small A/E firms run on a patchwork of spreadsheets, time tracking tools, and QuickBooks. This makes billing week a scramble. Trident replaces the chaos with a single workspace that connects projects, people, and billing from day one.

Project setup that actually sticks

Create projects, define phases, and keep your team aligned from proposal to kickoff.

Billing that’s ready when you are

Fee-based or hourly billing, reimbursables, and invoices — all connected to real project data.

Time tracking your team will actually use

Simple entry, approvals, and notes that make billing faster and more accurate.

Real-time visibility

See fees vs. costs, project progress, and backlog without exporting to Excel.

How Trident turns work into revenue

Track time, bill accurately, and send invoices in minutes with automated reminders and approval flows.

Project setup Create
Team & Roles
Other Information
Client info, billing contacts, invoice settings, and more.
Project insights
Know where every project stands.

Real-time visibility into project performance, backlog, and profitability without exporting to Excel.

See fees vs. costs in real time
Understand how earned fees compare to labor and expenses so you can spot issues before they become write-offs.
Plan work with confidence
Track backlog, proposals, and upcoming work to understand capacity and make smarter hiring decisions.
Know how teams and projects perform
View results by project manager, office, or project to keep teams aligned and accountable.
Project dashboard
"Turns the entire billing process into MAYBE a 15 minute exercise." - Nashville-based Civil Engineer
Billings & Invoicing
Project work into invoices in minutes

Billing week shouldn’t mean chasing hours, exporting spreadsheets, and building invoices from scratch. Trident keeps billing connected to your projects and time entries so invoices are ready when you need them.

Bill the way A/E firms actually work

Bill by phase, task, or agreement type — whether your projects are fixed-fee, hourly, or a mix of both.

Never miss billable time

Quickly review approved time and reimbursables for the billing period so nothing slips through the cracks.

Create client-ready invoices instantly

Apply markups, customize formatting, and generate polished invoices without manual formatting or copy/paste.

Time & expense
Time tracking your team will actually use

Accurate billing starts with accurate time. Trident makes it easy for your team to log hours, add context, and submit entries — without creating extra admin work.

Capture the full story behind the work

Add notes to every entry, review submissions, and make quick edits before approval so billing always has the right context.

Flexible billing rates

Assign multiple billing rates by role to handle any billing-rate scenario.

Track PTO and availability

Keep visibility into time off and team capacity so projects stay staffed and schedules stay realistic.

"Hearing one of our PMs share that he’s regained at least 10% of his time to focus on other priorities thanks to streamlined time tracking and billing was especially telling." - Dallas Civil Firm, Urban Strategy
What firms are saying

Real feedback from teams using Trident.

“As a startup civil engineering firm, researching project management/invoicing software was overwhelming. The pricing put most everything out of reach. Our line of work requires progress invoicing, and Quickbooks was a pain to run that through. Trident has proven to be an excellent project management and invoicing tool for us.”

Owner
Dallas-based Civil Engineering Firm

“As a multi-office firm, having everything organized and consistent in one system has made a major difference in how smoothly our projects flow from start to finish. Trident has become an essential tool for keeping our workflows clear, accurate, and on track.”

Office Manager
Dallas-based Civil Engineering Firm

“Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how awesome the automatic email function is. Turns the entire billing process into MAYBE a 15 minute exercise. Thanks again for continuing to make improvements and refinements!”

Owner
Nashville-based Civil Engineering Firm

“Hearing one of our PMs share that he’s regained at least 10% of his time to focus on other priorities thanks to streamlined time tracking and billing was especially telling.”

Principal
Dallas-based Civil Engineering Firm

“We use it to reference metrics on old jobs to base new proposals off of, track hours with detailed breakouts for hourly jobs, and project workload to determine appropriate staffing. The support and responsiveness we receive from the team are unparalleled.”

Owner
Dallas-based Civil Engineering Firm

"Who knew that managing a field crew calendar could be so simple and easy to adjust!!"

Manager
Dallas-based Civil Engineering Firm (Survey)

“Some of the latest refinements (analytics, enhanced projections module, etc.) are really top-notch while still being basic/user-friendly enough to be worth my time, even at my scale. Honestly, some of the functionality, particularly with regard to invoicing, is better than Deltek Ajera.”

Owner
Nashville-based Civil Engineering Firm
Simple pricing that grows with your firm.

Start with a 14-day free trial and explore the full platform — no contracts or hidden fees. Pricing is seat-based with a $100 monthly minimum, and you can add or remove users anytime as your firm grows.

Per-seat billing $100 monthly minimum 14-day free trial
Per-seat rates
$100 minimum
  • Admin $40 / seat
  • Manager $30 / seat
  • Standard User $15 / seat
Billed monthly. Scale seats up or down anytime.
Questions firms ask before getting started

Quick answers for teams evaluating Trident.

How does the free trial work?
Your 14-day trial includes full access to the entire platform. Invite your team, set up projects, and explore the workflow. You won’t be charged if you cancel before the trial ends.
What’s involved in getting started?
Trident is fully self-serve. You can create your workspace, invite your team, and start setting up projects in minutes. Our team is always available if you need help or want a guided setup.
Does Trident integrate with Quickbooks?
Yes. Invoices created in Trident can be sent directly to QuickBooks, eliminating double entry and keeping your accounting workflow intact.
Can we change user counts later?
Absolutely. Add or remove users anytime. Changes are prorated on your next billing cycle and there are no long-term contracts.

Ready to replace the spreadsheets?

Join A/E firms who’ve replaced spreadsheets, streamlined billing, and taken control of their project workflows.