Permission Levels
Sonah Elevate uses a hierarchical role-based access control (RBAC) system with 52 distinct roles across 6 categories, ensuring the right people have the right access.
Understanding Permission Icons
Executive & Leadership
Owner
Full system control, including billing and organization settings
Owner
Full system control, including billing and organization settings
System Admin
System-wide administration without billing access
System Admin
System-wide administration without billing access
Executive
Executive oversight with full project visibility
Executive
Executive oversight with full project visibility
Project Management
Program Manager
Manages multiple projects and cross-project resources
Program Manager
Manages multiple projects and cross-project resources
Senior Project Manager
Full project control with team management
Senior Project Manager
Full project control with team management
Project Manager
Day-to-day project management responsibilities
Project Manager
Day-to-day project management responsibilities
Technical Roles
Senior Architect
Lead design authority and technical decisions
Senior Architect
Lead design authority and technical decisions
Architect
Design review and specification management
Architect
Design review and specification management
Senior Engineer
Engineering leadership and technical review
Senior Engineer
Engineering leadership and technical review
Engineer
Engineering analysis and documentation
Engineer
Engineering analysis and documentation
Field Operations
Superintendent
Site operations and field team management
Superintendent
Site operations and field team management
Field Engineer
Field documentation and quality control
Field Engineer
Field documentation and quality control
Foreman
Crew supervision and daily task management
Foreman
Crew supervision and daily task management
Support & Administrative
Document Controller
Document management and distribution
Document Controller
Document management and distribution
Coordinator
Coordination and scheduling support
Coordinator
Coordination and scheduling support
Inspector
Quality inspection and compliance
Inspector
Quality inspection and compliance
External & Limited Access
Subcontractor
Trade-specific access and submissions
Subcontractor
Trade-specific access and submissions
Viewer
Read-only access to project information
Viewer
Read-only access to project information
Guest
Limited temporary access
Guest
Limited temporary access
Best Practices
Principle of Least Privilege
Assign users the minimum permission level required for their job function. This reduces security risks and prevents accidental modifications.
Regular Permission Audits
Review user permissions quarterly to ensure they align with current job responsibilities. Remove access for departed team members immediately.
Use Role Templates
Create standardized role templates for common positions in your organization. This ensures consistency and simplifies onboarding.
Document Custom Roles
If you create custom permission configurations, document the rationale and specific access granted to maintain clarity for future administrators.