General Contractor
Sledge · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- United States
Job highlights
- Participate in a beta program for AI construction software.
- Continue managing your own construction projects.
- Use Sledge as your central back-office platform.
- Provide direct feedback to improve the product.
- Receive free access to Sledge Core Office.
About the role
About Sledge
Sledge is the AI-powered operating system for construction businesses. We replace the fragmented stack of tools contractors rely on — project management, accounting, documents, invoices, compliance — with one unified system that runs the entire construction office automatically. We are currently onboarding our first wave of beta contractors: real, active tradespeople who will use Sledge in their day-to-day operations and help us build the right product. In exchange for your participation, you receive free access to Sledge Core Office (valued at $599/month) for the full duration of the beta program.Role Description
We are looking for an active General Contractor to join Sledge's founding beta program. You will continue running your own projects and business exactly as you do today — managing budgets, overseeing teams, coordinating subs and vendors. The difference is that you will handle your back-office operations through Sledge instead of your current mix of tools. Your real-world use of the platform is how we make it better.What You'll Do
- Continue managing your own construction projects from start to finish
- Use Sledge as your central platform for job records, documents, invoices, and workflows
- Replace at least one existing back-office tool with Sledge during the beta period
- Give honest, direct feedback on what works and what doesn't
- Participate in periodic check-ins with the Sledge team (light time commitment)
What We're Looking For
- Actively working as a general contractor with live projects
- Experience managing budgets, subcontractors, compliance, and documentation
- Comfortable trying new software — no tech background required
- Willing to give direct feedback on the product
Key skills/competency
- General Contractor
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Compliance
- Documentation
- Software Feedback
- Beta Program
- Construction Operations
Skills & topics
- General Contractor
- Construction
- Beta Program
- Software Feedback
- Project Management
- Construction Technology
- AI in Construction
- Contractor Operations
- Sledge
- Back-office Software
How to get hired
- Understand the Beta Program: Recognize this is a feedback-driven beta, not traditional employment, with no salary.
- Highlight Your Experience: Emphasize your active general contracting work and project management skills in your application.
- Show Software Adaptability: Clearly state your willingness to try new software and provide honest feedback.
- Prepare for Check-ins: Be ready to discuss your experience using Sledge and offer constructive input during light time commitments.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with Sledge's features.,Practice using current back-office tools.,Prepare examples of workflow challenges.,Test new software features readily.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging project you managed.,How do you handle budget overruns?,Explain your process for coordinating subcontractors.,How do you provide constructive feedback?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the compensation for participating in the Sledge beta program?
- This is a beta program, not traditional employment, and there is no salary or hourly pay. Participants receive free access to Sledge Core Office, valued at $599/month, for the duration of the beta.
- What are the main responsibilities of a General Contractor in the Sledge beta program?
- As a General Contractor in the Sledge beta program, you will continue managing your own construction projects and business operations, but use Sledge as your central platform for back-office tasks like job records, documents, and invoices. You will also provide direct feedback on the software.
- Do I need to have a technical background to join the Sledge beta program?
- No, a tech background is not required. Sledge is designed for active tradespeople, and the primary requirement is your willingness to try new software and provide honest feedback on its usability for your daily operations.
- How much time commitment is expected for this General Contractor beta role?
- The time commitment is light. You will handle your back-office operations through Sledge and participate in periodic check-ins with the Sledge team to provide feedback on the platform.
- What kind of feedback is Sledge looking for from beta participants?
- Sledge is looking for honest, direct feedback on what works and what doesn't. They want real-world insights from active contractors to help them build the right product for the construction industry.
- Can I continue running my existing construction business while in the beta program?
- Yes, absolutely. The core of this beta program is that you continue managing your own construction projects and business exactly as you do today. Sledge is intended to integrate into your existing workflow, not replace your core business operations.