Full-Time

Lead Electrician

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Compensation Overview

$28 - $40/hr

Norcross, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience as an electrical foreman in commercial projects.
  • Four years of electrical experience, with commercial experience preferred.
  • Basic low-voltage experience.
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and construction safety requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans.
  • Strong safety consciousness.
  • A valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Install commercial electrical systems while leading a team of electricians and apprentices.
  • Communicate with the Superintendent regarding daily goals and assignments.
  • Ensure that materials are readily available and organized.
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship while adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company standards.
  • Provide regular updates to the Superintendent on task status.
  • Lead a team of electricians and apprentices to keep the project on schedule.
  • Use technology to enhance communication and efficiency.
  • Ensure that personal and team use of tools complies with safety regulations.
  • Read and interpret conduit drawings and blueprints, and install systems accordingly.
  • Represent 5 Points Electrical professionally.
  • Ensure the team works efficiently and implement suggestions to improve job productivity.
  • Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately and promptly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and diagrams.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Experience as a superintendent or foreman.
  • Knowledge of prefabrication techniques and methods.
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70E standards.
  • Possession of a Journeyman's License.
  • Possession of a Master Electrician's License.
  • Certification in scissors lift, boom lift, and telehandler operation.
  • Knowledge of low-voltage systems, fire alarm systems, and lighting control systems.
  • Experience with Bluebeam software, Fieldwire software, Rexit software, Conest software, AutoCAD software, and building information modeling software.

Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Buildforce raised $10 million on July 28, 2026 for national expansion.
  • Ladder’s 10,000 pre-screened electricians give Buildforce immediate supply liquidity in the Southeast.
  • Buildforce runs W-2 staffing, payroll, workers’ comp, and certified payroll reporting.

What critics are saying

  • Buildforce directly replaces Ladder’s standalone brand; customer churn could follow integration through 2027.
  • Staffing spreads compress quickly if contractors bypass Buildforce for internal recruiters.
  • If Buildforce misses national density, Ladder’s platform disappears inside a larger staffing business.

What makes Ladder unique

  • Buildforce inherited Ladder’s Southeast electrician network and 200-plus contractor customers.
  • Ladder specialized in commercial and industrial electricians, not general labor staffing.
  • Alex Stewart stayed on after the 2024 acquisition, preserving regional contractor relationships.

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Dec 16th, 2024
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.