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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Electrical Project Manager

Full-Time
$41 - $53/hr
Expert
Bachelor's
Alpharetta, GA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience mentoring and managing others.
  • Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
  • Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
  • Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
  • Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills required for the position.
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
  • At least 10 years of project management experience in electrical construction.
  • Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods.
  • A combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Provide initial client contact to assess project scope, schedule, and resources needed for successful completion.
  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Maintain change orders, requests for information, submittals, project documents, and drawing logs.
  • Ensure contract submittals are accurate and timely.
  • Create and issue subcontractor contracts.
  • Price and negotiate project change orders through conclusion.
  • Monitor construction activities with the onsite Project Foreman to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget.
  • Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines and under supervision.
  • Prepare monthly costing reports.
  • Manage financial aspects of contracts, including progress billing, rental equipment, income, and expenses.
  • Represent the company in project meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Business development and heavy client interaction experience.
  • Proficiency with Procore, LiveCount, and Accubid Enterprise or Anywhere.
  • Experience with design-build projects.
  • A Professional Engineer license.

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.