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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Covington, GA, USA
In PersonWork is split between the office and jobsite as needed; the posting does not describe this as a home/office hybrid arrangement.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Provide Social Security or immigration documents.
  • Provide a high school diploma or GED and high school transcript.
  • Provide evidence of previous applicable experience, if any.
  • Provide a DD214 if a veteran.
  • Pass a drug test.
  • Have a current driver's license and personal transportation.
  • Use required personal tools and keep the combined personal weight and tools within ladder weight limits.
  • Work at heights up to 90 feet using ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas.
  • Work in restricted areas, including switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, work boots, a high-visibility shirt, and, when required, a respirator, safety harness, and ear protection.
  • Be able to work eight hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and at night as needed.
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Complete projects on time and under budget.
  • Manage each assigned project from award through closeout, facilitating all required aspects of the project.
  • Train foremen to excel in safety, productivity, and quality.
  • Maintain and update project information in Bluebeam, OneNote, and basic Microsoft programs.
  • Verify blueprints created by the drafting department.
  • Review purchase order contracts and product submittals for conformity with project bid documents.
  • Manage permitting, submittals, requests for information, revised drawings, and project schedules.
  • Ensure foremen perform their responsibilities, including crew safety, project planning, productivity, quality, tool inventory, and timesheets.
  • Manage material release orders for POCs.
  • Ensure quality installations and regularly generate jobsite punch lists.
  • Attend meetings, take notes, and create action items as required.
  • Assess material and tooling needs and facilitate delivery to the jobsite.
  • Assess and assist with material organization and management on the jobsite.

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
  • 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.