Commercial Electrical Estimator/Project Manager
About the job
- Previous estimating experience.
- Proficiency with computers, email, word processing documents, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to use McCormick estimating software.
- Self-motivation, ambition, dependability, and ability to work independently.
- Successful completion of a drug screen.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of electrical systems.
- Ability to work with superintendents.
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
- Review specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of each estimate.
- Review bid documents before bidding for completeness, accuracy, and coordination with other trades.
- Prepare estimates for multiple projects concurrently.
- Order materials accurately and in a timely manner.
- Present prepared estimates by assembling and distributing numerical and descriptive information.
- Prepare bids, proposals, and quotations.
- Review pricing for change proposals and change orders.
- Rebid estimates as necessary.
- Previous estimating experience using a computer.
- Experience with McCormick estimating software.
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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Company News
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.