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Project Management
Deltek Ajera
Deep project accounting for established AEC firms
Project accounting and management software built for AEC firms. Goes deeper than Monograph into the financial side: timesheets, payroll, invoicing, WIP reporting, and project profitability all in one system. The back-office backbone for established mid-to-large practices.
Strengths
- Deep financial reporting: the most complete firm health picture available
- Built for AEC billing models: hourly, fixed fee, reimbursable
- Handles payroll, HR, and accounting alongside PM
- Long track record with established firms
Limitations
- Complex and expensive to implement: often needs a consultant
- Heavy interface not designed for designers
- Overkill for studios under 15u201320 people
- Implementation takes months
Studio Size
15–200 people
Studio Type
Established mid-to-large architecture and engineering firms with a dedicated finance or operations manager
Project Types
All project types — value is in firm management rather than project type
Pricing
Custom pricing. Typically $50–100+/user/month depending on modules. Implementation costs extra.
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