Carpenter

Holder Construction; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Annual bonus program

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Sterling, VA is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join their Operations team. The role involves constructing safety handrails and other structures, with a strong focus on safety protocols and physical agility. Candidates should have at least 5 years of construction experience and the ability to read basic drawings. This is a full-time position requiring professional ownership of tasks and a commitment to safety in the construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction experience required.
• Ability to read and understand basic drawings.
• Training in OSHA safety protocols is necessary.
• Must be physically agile and able to lift 50–100 lbs.
• Must be agile/mobile and able to lift 50–100 lbs.
• Able to read/write and have good vision/hearing.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Construct safety handrails and other structures.
• Perform sawing, nailing, and drilling tasks.
• Provide support to field supervision.

Skills

Construction experience

Ability to read basic drawings

Training on safety protocols

Agility and mobility

Teamwork

Education

OSHA 10 training

Job description

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance‑driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
• Annual bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan

About The Role

We are looking for a Carpenter to join our Operations team on our project in Sterling, VA. This is a full‑time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Constructing and maintaining safety handrails, hole protection, steps, gang ladders, temporary weather enclosures and protection.
• Also does sawing, stripping, nailing, measuring, drilling, and other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Experience working with concrete is a huge plus.

Qualifications

Required:

• Possess 5 years of construction experience.
• Must be able to read basic drawings.
• Have training on construction safety protocols (i.e. OSHA 10, fall protection, mobile elevated platform (boom and scissor).
• This position will provide primary support to our field supervision and must demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, maintain professionalism, and use critical thinking to solve issues.
• Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50–100 lbs., 75% of the time.

Preferred

• Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
• Must be able to work outside.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
• Punctuality and promptness are required every day.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.