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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Commercial Electrical Foreman/Superintendent

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$30 - $38/hr
Senior
Atlanta, GA, USA
In PersonHiring in Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in the electrical industry, including experience running work.
  • Own basic hand tools and have experience using hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to pass any pre-employment screenings, including a drug test.
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, equipment specifications, electrical codes, and blueprints.
  • Ability to operate the tools, equipment, and machinery necessary to complete construction work.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical problems using appropriate testing devices.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work at various heights, and work in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to work whatever hours are necessary to meet job requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee commercial electrical installations through all phases of projects, ensuring efficient, code-compliant completion.
  • Participate in project planning and manage day-to-day activities to meet projected completion schedules.
  • Assign project tasks based on team members’ experience and ability; manage and train on-site personnel.
  • Coordinate with multiple trades, subcontractors, office personnel, customers, vendors, and other parties on site.
  • Complete projects within construction budget estimates and schedule restrictions while meeting budgetary, financial, and operational goals.
  • Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.
  • Perform system layout and provide installation support to team members working under the foreman’s lead.
  • Inspect electrical components and installations for quality control.
  • Coordinate and oversee subcontractor performance to maintain the project schedule.
  • Maintain daily logs detailing job progress, delays, constraints, and issues affecting completion.
  • Attend regular project meetings and develop completion timelines.
  • Perform all work in compliance with company policy and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
  • Determine whether team members can perform work at their classification level and assign tasks suited to their abilities.
  • Maintain safe work conditions, including availability and use of proper tools and resources.
  • Train and educate team members as needed, and provide guidance and encouragement.
  • Receive and confirm accurate deliveries of lighting, gear, and miscellaneous materials; ensure purchases match shipping details and work with management to resolve material concerns or shortages.
  • Represent the company professionally with customers, vendors, staff, and the general public.
  • Keep the company vehicle, equipment, and personal tools clean and in good operating condition.
  • Set a positive example for team members and handle difficult customers, diagnostic issues, and pressure situations in a controlled manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Formal apprenticeship training 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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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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