Carpenter -Concrete Construction

Canyon Contracting Inc; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Carpenter with hands-on formwork experience to join our field operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial concrete construction and be skilled in building, erecting, and dismantling concrete forms and structural frameworks.

This role emphasizes craftsmanship, teamwork, and safety on busy job sites. We value accuracy with drawings and layouts, and the ability to work effectively with a crew to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of carpentry experience with hands-on formwork.
• Experience with concrete formwork in commercial construction.
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to measure and perform basic calculations.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, erect, install, and dismantle concrete forms and frameworks.
• Construct formwork for walls, columns, beams, piers, and foundations.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and layout instructions.
• Check elevations and alignment using levels and framing squares.
• Coordinate daily work with site supervision.
• Maintain tools and follow safety requirements.
• Work with crew to complete projects safely and to specs.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational school / apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Levels

Framing squares

Surveying equipment

Job description

About the Position

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Carpenter with hands-on formwork experience to join our field operations team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial concrete construction and experience building, erecting, and dismantling concrete forms and structural frameworks. This position plays an important role in preparing jobsites and ensuring concrete structures are properly formed, aligned, and built according to construction drawings and project specifications.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craftsmanship, understands the demands of concrete construction, and works well as part of a team.

What You’ll Do

• Build, erect, install, and dismantle concrete forms and frameworks for commercial concrete construction projects.
• Construct formwork for walls, columns, beams, piers, decks, slab edges, bulkheads, and foundation steps.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and layout instructions.
• Measure, mark, cut, and shape lumber and other materials to meet project specifications.
• Use hand and power tools to construct, secure, and install forms and other structural components.
• Check elevations, measurements, alignment, and dimensions using levels, framing squares, and surveying equipment.
• Assist with anchor bolt and embed layout and placement, including post-installed applications when required.
• Build forms for concrete walls, piers, tunnels, bridges, and other structural applications.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding as needed.
• Coordinate daily work with the Job Superintendent and Foreman.
• Maintain tools and equipment and follow all company and jobsite safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of carpentry experience through on-the-job training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with concrete formwork in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of concrete forming methods, carpentry principles, and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to perform measurements and basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Experience using common carpentry hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Vocational school, technical college, or apprenticeship training preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an active construction field position requiring work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on different jobsite terrains. The position requires prolonged standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, and frequent use of hands and arms. Employees must occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and have the ability to safely use hand and power tools and work around construction equipment.

Why Join Canyon Contracting?

At Canyon Contracting, we take pride in the quality of our work and the people who make our projects successful. We value capability, communication, honesty, humility, and respect. We are looking for skilled construction professionals who take pride in their craftsmanship, work safely, and want to be part of a team committed to doing the job right.