Full-Time
Plumbing Project Manager
Updated on 9/3/2026
Ladder
1-10 employees
Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians
Compensation Overview
$31 - $42/hr
Statesboro, GA, USA
In Person
The role is based at the Statesboro office and assigned job sites, typically in Savannah and surrounding areas, with possible sites in South Carolina.
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- Strong understanding of construction, plumbing, and project management.
- Strong computer software skills.
- At least 7 years of construction plumbing experience.
- Required driver's license.
- Willingness to travel 25%.
- Review the project scope upon award and transition the project from Estimating to Operations.
- Create a submittal book of the materials and fixtures used on the assigned project.
- Set up job accounts with project suppliers.
- Coordinate with the office to send preliminary notices and insurance certificates to the General Contractor, complete the Job Book, and print plans for the Superintendent and/or Foreman.
- Review the contract and meet with Accounting and the Chief Operating Officer to discuss concerns.
- Submit Requests for Information to the General Contractor as required.
- Prepare and submit change orders for extra or potential extra work and maintain a change order log for each project.
- Perform detailed material take-offs when required, identify materials that may not comply with the specification book, obtain approvals for lower-cost equals, and maintain the project Procurement Log.
- Generate purchase orders and buy-outs for materials, escalating purchase orders above the authority limit to the Vice President of Operations or Chief Operating Officer.
- Coordinate with the Superintendent on scheduling to ensure materials are ordered and delivered on required dates.
- Complete the schedule of values during the billing cycle and review it with the Division Manager and Accounting for billing.
- Coordinate submission of required close-out documentation to the General Contractor.
- Provide project reporting and analysis to determine profitability and labor efficiency when required.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
- At least 9 years of plumbing construction experience is preferred.
- Experience with Bluebeam Software, Excel, and QuickPen is preferred.
- A state plumbing license is preferred.
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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