--- title: Understanding Job Modes (Dispatch vs. Task Modes) description: Understanding Job vs. Task Modes --- [Skip to content](https://help.eligeo.com/understanding-job-vs.-task-modes#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://help.eligeo.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![](https://help.eligeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Main-Horizontal-1.png?width=2000&height=523&name=Main-Horizontal-1.png)](https://help.eligeo.com/?hsLang=en) - [Eligeo Website](https://www.eligeo.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Eligeo Website](https://www.eligeo.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://help.eligeo.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Contact us](https://share-na2.hsforms.com/12Zry5n2IQGGrj3Br6Mxe_g419i7r) [Contact us](https://share-na2.hsforms.com/12Zry5n2IQGGrj3Br6Mxe_g419i7r) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Eligeo Knowledge Base](https://help.eligeo.com/?hsLang=en) 2. 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This link provides access to the **Jobs Portal**, where they can: - View assigned jobs - See job timelines and details - Access only the information relevant to their work Field agents do **not** need full access to the eConstruction platform to use Dispatch Mode. ### **When to Use Dispatch Mode** Dispatch Mode is ideal when: - Managing field crews or contractors who are not system users - Quickly assigning and sending jobs to the field - Minimizing system access while maintaining visibility into job assignments - Coordinating time-sensitive or operational work ### **Key Benefits** - Fast job creation and dispatch - Simple field access via link (no login required) - Clear visibility into assigned work and timelines - Reduced administrative overhead --- ### **Task Mode** **Task Mode** is designed for **internal project management** within eConstruction. It allows Project Managers to assign jobs directly to system users and track progress in real time. ### **How Task Mode Works** In Task Mode, Project Managers can: - Create jobs as structured tasks - Assign jobs to users within the eConstruction system - Track job status and progress directly in the platform - Monitor completion, updates, and accountability All activity remains centralized within eConstruction, providing full visibility across projects and teams. ### **When to Use Task Mode** Task Mode is best suited for: - Managing internal teams and system users - Tracking progress and accountability within projects - Coordinating work that requires ongoing oversight - Integrating jobs into broader project workflows ### **Key Benefits** - Real-time progress tracking - Clear ownership and accountability - Centralized job management within the system - Better alignment with project timelines and deliverables --- #### **Summary: Dispatch Mode vs. Task Mode** | **Feature** | **Dispatch Mode** | **Task Mode** | | --- | --- | --- | | Primary Users | Field agents (external) | Internal system users | | Access Method | Jobs Portal via link | Directly in eConstruction | | Focus | Sending work to the field | Tracking work within projects | | Best For | Operational field work | Project management and execution | - [Getting Started](https://help.eligeo.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [GeoExtend](https://help.eligeo.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#geoextend) - [eConstruction](https://help.eligeo.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#econstruction) - [GeoExtend and eConstruction](https://help.eligeo.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#geoextend-and-econstruction) - [Support](https://help.eligeo.com/support?hsLang=en) - [FAQ](https://help.eligeo.com/faq?hsLang=en) - [Core Modules (Daily Use)](https://help.eligeo.com/core-modules-daily-use?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Companies](https://help.eligeo.com/core-modules-daily-use?hsLang=en#companies) - [Contacts](https://help.eligeo.com/core-modules-daily-use?hsLang=en#contacts) - [Projects](https://help.eligeo.com/core-modules-daily-use?hsLang=en#projects) - [Payments](https://help.eligeo.com/core-modules-daily-use?hsLang=en#payments) - [Messages](https://help.eligeo.com/core-modules-daily-use?hsLang=en#messages) - [The RFP Workflow](https://help.eligeo.com/the-rfp-workflow?hsLang=en#main-content) - [General Contractor (GC) View](https://help.eligeo.com/the-rfp-workflow?hsLang=en#general-contractor-gc-view) - [Subcontractor View (Bids Portal)](https://help.eligeo.com/the-rfp-workflow?hsLang=en#subcontractor-view-bids-portal) - [Proposals & Invoices](https://help.eligeo.com/proposals-invoices?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Proposals](https://help.eligeo.com/proposals-invoices?hsLang=en#proposals) - [Invoices](https://help.eligeo.com/proposals-invoices?hsLang=en#invoices) - [Jobs (Field Services)](https://help.eligeo.com/jobs-field-services?hsLang=en#main-content) - [General Contractor (GC) View](https://help.eligeo.com/jobs-field-services?hsLang=en#general-contractor-gc-view) - [Worker View (Jobs Portal)](https://help.eligeo.com/jobs-field-services?hsLang=en#worker-view-jobs-portal) - [Integrations (Admin Setup)](https://help.eligeo.com/integrations-admin-setup?hsLang=en#main-content) - [monday.com](https://help.eligeo.com/integrations-admin-setup?hsLang=en#monday-com) - [Procore](https://help.eligeo.com/integrations-admin-setup?hsLang=en#procore) - [Twilio (SMS)](https://help.eligeo.com/integrations-admin-setup?hsLang=en#twilio-sms) - [Payments](https://help.eligeo.com/integrations-admin-setup?hsLang=en#payments) - [QuickBooks](https://help.eligeo.com/integrations-admin-setup?hsLang=en#quickbooks) - [Settings (Admin Only)](https://help.eligeo.com/settings-admin-only?hsLang=en#main-content) - [User Management](https://help.eligeo.com/settings-admin-only?hsLang=en#user-management) - [General Configuration](https://help.eligeo.com/settings-admin-only?hsLang=en#general-configuration) - [Templates & Forms](https://help.eligeo.com/settings-admin-only?hsLang=en#templates-forms) - [Products & Billing](https://help.eligeo.com/settings-admin-only?hsLang=en#products-billing) - [Worker Management](https://help.eligeo.com/settings-admin-only?hsLang=en#worker-management) - [Module Customization](https://help.eligeo.com/settings-admin-only?hsLang=en#module-customization) - [Eligeo Website](https://www.eligeo.com/) [![](https://help.eligeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Main-Horizontal-1.png?width=2000&height=523&name=Main-Horizontal-1.png)](http://eligeo.com?hsLang=en) [mailto:hello@eligeo.com](mailto:hello@eligeo.com) Copyright © 2025, eligeo CRM Inc.