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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

BIM Modeler 1

Full-Time
$30 - $60/hr
Junior
Associate's
Statesboro, GA, USA
In PersonPrimarily office-based, with periodic work at job sites and in weather elements.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in the electrical construction industry, with knowledge of electrical symbols and electrical drafting conventions and standards preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of experience with modeling authoring software such as Revit and AutoCAD, coordination software such as Navisworks, and design collaboration software such as BIM Collaborate Pro preferred.
  • Ability to take verbal and general written direction and turn that direction into working constructability documents.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
  • Ability to understand technical drawings and construction plans.
  • Ability to type, proofread, and spell-check work without supervision.
  • Ability to receive and transmit documents on behalf of the BIM team through a website, the Internet, or hard copy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Familiarity with drafting techniques and engineering terminology.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Successful completion of references, a background check, and drug screen testing.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required.
  • Ability to comprehend construction drawings, schematics, and specifications.
  • Ability to comprehend and practice safe work procedures outlined in the Company Safety Handbook.
  • Ability to operate a company truck if applicable.
  • Ability to read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions.
  • Ability to identify wire and other item colors, with correction if necessary.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; lift objects up to 30 pounds; tolerate prolonged standing and movement on foot; and use ladders.
Responsibilities
  • Use computer-assisted design and drafting software to develop project documentation as models and drawings.
  • Provide Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing coordination and electrical modeling activities in an Autodesk-based software environment.
  • Create and revise fabrication and construction project drawings.
  • Use construction and engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and physical sciences to complete models and drawings.
  • Create detailed multi-view drawings of assigned projects.
  • Create 3D models from 2D drawings.
  • Create 3D models from sketches and proposals.
  • Serve as a liaison with clients and other contractors regarding drawings and models.
  • Attend coordination meetings.
  • Assist with presentations for visualization or animation activities.
  • Communicate with Fabrication, Design, Engineering, and Construction supervision regarding new and revised prints.
  • Make copies of drawings and maintain information regarding changes to the database.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience or ability to become proficient in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks Manage.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and application of the National Electrical Code to electrical design documents.

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.