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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Electrical Foreman Superintendent

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Have at least 8–10 years of electrical experience.
  • Have at least 2–4 years of experience leading large construction projects with a crew of 5 or more.
  • Be able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required.
  • Be able to work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
  • Be able to climb ladders and steep stairs; crawl; stand; stoop; bend; crouch; kneel; sit; reach; routinely lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds; push and pull; and use arms, hands, and fingers repetitively.
  • Be able to utilize construction-site sanitary facilities, including portable toilets.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, and steel-toe boots, at all times.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise, train, and motivate jobsite field personnel, ensuring quality control, safe work practices, good housekeeping, and appropriate use of tools, personal protective equipment, and equipment.
  • Provide personnel with documentation and direction so they can perform assigned tasks correctly and cost-effectively.
  • Coordinate and communicate with the general contractor’s field superintendent and other trades.
  • Attend jobsite meetings as required by the general contractor.
  • Work with the project manager to oversee and ensure the assigned scope of work is completed according to customer safety, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Communicate job changes, change orders, and deviations from working plans that require additional or changed work to the project manager and estimating team.
  • Use and interpret blueprints, electrical systems, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications.
  • Track and manage jobsite materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Schedule and conduct jobsite inspections, testing, and owner training.
  • Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment.
  • Interpret and implement the National Electrical Code.
  • Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and all jobsite safety requirements.
  • Use company-provided technology, including an iPad and smartphone.
  • Manage the daily log, daily progress reports for the general contractor, and weekly timesheets for the project workforce.

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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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

Company News

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

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.