Commercial Electrical Lead
About the job
- Manage projects to be profitable.
- Provide oversight and direction to electricians.
- Manage relationships with the general contractor superintendent when the senior foreman is unavailable.
- Assist in developing electricians.
- Ensure projects are completed according to agreed timelines.
- Record and report daily reports to the home office, and provide guidance, coaching, and appropriate follow-up for the site crew.
- Provide routine in-person coaching of the site crew.
- Review, implement, and coach the crew to comply with SECO manuals, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and industry standards.
- Help field staff solve problems to complete projects on time and under budget.
- Assess and coordinate daily activities for staff.
- Engage with the crew, general contractors, and temporary staff consistently with SECO expectations.
- Provide constructive criticism and support to crew members.
- Proactively communicate material and labor needs.
- Communicate weekly with general contractors and report timeline changes to the project manager or foreman.
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
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Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company News
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.