Electrical Superintendent
About the job
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A positive safety attitude and personal integrity are required.
- Strong customer-service orientation and the ability to create new and maintain current customer relationships are required.
- A valid driver's license and insured personal transportation are required.
- Seven years of prior experience in electrical construction in Department of Defense, healthcare, industrial, or premier commercial settings are required.
- Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and budget processes is required.
- Basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E is required.
- The ability to manage risk and profitability successfully is required.
- Forecast weekly goals based on human and material resources and equipment.
- Develop appropriate programs, strategies, and supervision.
- Manage billing and collections.
- Manage billings for positive company cash flow.
- Track accounts receivable and manage working capital to no more than 3% of sales.
- Facilitate continuous process improvement in production and efficiency to optimize field workforce output.
- Prospect for leads through interaction and networking on job sites.
- Develop productive relationships to help grow the business.
- Two to four years of experience with estimating, scheduling, and budget processes is preferred.
About the company
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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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays