Electrical Estimator / Project Management
About the job
- Review invitations to bid and determine the probability of pursuing potential projects based on the general contractor relationship, project location, project size, and other factors.
- Create a pending job folder on the server once a project is selected for pursuit and estimation.
- Take a proactive approach to estimation and independently take on projects to estimate.
- Organize the pending job folder according to the template, including drawings, quotes, takeoffs, and requests for information.
- Print electrical drawing sets for manually counting devices and lighting and highlighting specific notes.
- Review all awarded contract scope items with the estimator.
- Create the project folder using the server template, move the bid folder into it, and title it BID.
- Discuss the project schedule with the field superintendent regarding required manpower and logistics.
- Review the project estimate, EBM report, extensions, and summary after project award to identify costs that can be cut or reduced.
- Discuss the installation approach with the field superintendent and estimator, and review structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and other pertinent drawings to avoid potential conflicts.
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.