Project ID
Short code or reference number used for tracking and filing across systems and invoices.
A concise Sketch preserves shared assumptions, reduces clarifying cycles, and documents decisions that affect cost and schedule.
The Sketch is typically assembled by project managers, design leads, or proposals teams to capture scope and visual layout before formal costing.
Reviewers commonly include clients, procurement specialists, engineering leads, and finance — each validating assumptions within their remit.
Short code or reference number used for tracking and filing across systems and invoices.
One-sentence project purpose that defines measurable outcomes and scope boundaries for vendors and reviewers.
Simple plan view or flow diagram showing key locations, interfaces, and spatial constraints relevant to the proposal.
High-level dates for design, procurement, installation, and handover that set expectations for schedule and resourcing.
Top-line cost categories with order-of-magnitude estimates to guide bid pricing and feasibility decisions.
Signer names, roles, dates, and any witness or notarization requirements depending on jurisdiction and project type.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Approver order | Sequential signing: PM → Client → Finance |
| Required fields | Project Title, Effective Date, Budget Estimate |
| Conditional fields | Show permit section if local work indicated |
| Notifications | Email reminders at 48h and 7d overdue |
Ensure your document format and workflow support the chosen eSignature and storage systems before distributing the Sketch.
3–5 business days for technical validation
7–14 calendar days typical for nonurgent projects
Depends on vendor: 2–6 weeks for materials
Varies by jurisdiction; factor local agency timelines
Lock milestone dates after client signoff to control scope changes
Creator produces initial Sketch for internal review
Engineering and site leads confirm feasibility
Budget and procurement confirm cost estimates
Sign-off finalizes scope and triggers contracting
A small developer used the Sketch to consolidate client requirements and site constraints into one page for bidders.
A property manager used the Sketch to streamline scope for routine renovations.
| Criteria | Sketch | Full Proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | high-level alignment | detailed commitments |
| Length | one page | multiple pages |
| Use timing | pre-bid/preliminary | post-selection |
| Signatures | approval signoff only | contract signatures |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |