Carpenter

Ballard Marine Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Marine Construction is seeking a Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry and construction work in support of marine, underwater, and heavy civil projects. The role involves structural and form carpentry, concrete work, rigging, and related activities on critical infrastructure across North America.

As part of a field crew, you will use plans, specifications, measurements, and tools to safely complete technically demanding tasks. Strong experience and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of carpentry or construction experience in marine or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, dimensions, layouts, and field instructions.
• Proficient with hand and power tools used in woodworking and construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry and construction work in support of marine and civil projects.
• Work with field crews using plans, specs, measurements, and directions to complete tasks safely.
• Assist with concrete work, form carpentry, rigging, and pile‑driving support as needed.

Job description

Ballard Marine Construction

Carpenter

1899-356

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is not a typical contractor. We are a specialty underwater and marine construction company trusted to take on technically demanding work across dams, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, industrial sites, marine facilities, and other critical infrastructure throughout North America. Our People, Our Power, The Ball…

We are built for the hard stuff. Our teams work in challenging environments, solve problems that do not always come with an easy answer, and take pride in doing work that matters. That takes skilled people, strong crews, and a culture where safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork are non-negotiable.

At Ballard, craft employees are a critical part of how we execute. We value people who know their trade, work hard, look out for the crew, and take ownership of the job in front of them. If you want to be part of a team doing real, technically challenging construction work with people who care about doing it right, Ballard is the kind of place you can build something you are proud of

Job Summary

The Carpenter performs skilled carpentry and construction work in support of Ballard’s marine, underwater, and heavy civil projects. This role performs structural and form carpentry, concrete work, rigging, pile‑driving support, and related construction activities on critical infrastructure including dams, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, marine structures, and industrial projects.

Working as part of a field crew, the Carpenter uses plans, specifications, measurements, tools, and field direction to safely complete technically demanding construction and rehabilitation work.

Ideal Candidate

Core Attributes

• Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of like-minded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed with doing our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with current driving record free from serious or frequent violation.
• Experience working with all types of woodworking equipment.

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience of carpentry or construction experience, preferably supporting marine, heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Experience with structural carpentry, formwork, concrete placement, rigging, and pile‑driving support
• Experience working on projects involving bridges, dams, marine structures, water/wastewater facilities, industrial sites, or similar critical infrastructure
• Experience using hand and power tools, reading plans and measurements, and working around cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment
• Welding, cutting, or other multi‑craft construction experience preferred

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of carpentry methods, materials, tools, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, dimensions, layouts, and field instructions
• Profic