Full-Time
Mechanical Project Manager/Estimator
Ladder
1-10 employees
Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians
Compensation Overview
$25 - $50/hr
Statesboro, GA, USA
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Bachelor's
 Project & Program Management (1) |
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- At least 5-10 years of mechanical subcontracting experience as a project manager or estimator for commercial, K-12, higher education, and medical facility projects.
- Experience providing design-build/conceptual design pricing and hard bid pricing.
- Excellent working knowledge of labor requirements for installations.
- A project portfolio showcasing representative projects in the $1 million to $10 million range.
- A 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience with mechanical wet-side and dry-side systems, building management system controls, and ductwork.
- A driver's license is required.
- Perform project management and estimating for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and millwright/rigging work.
- Provide design-build/conceptual design pricing and hard bid pricing.
- Advance toward executive management, including operations management and business development.
- Understanding of AutoCAD or Revit design 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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Company News
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.