Carpenter III

BirdDogHR; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd Construction is seeking skilled carpenters in Wichita, KS to perform framing, finish work, and related carpentry tasks on construction sites. The role requires reading blueprints, following SOW, and maintaining safety standards.

You will work with a team to measure, cut, and install framing components, drywall, doors, and cabinets, while keeping work areas organized and compliant with codes and schedules.

Qualifications

• Reads construction drawings and blueprints to understand SOW requirements.
• Expert knowledge of framing methods and sequencing.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; able to operate equipment safely.
• Demonstrates strong health and safety practices, including OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to organize materials and work areas to support production flow.

Responsibilities

• Measures, marks, and cuts materials to spec with minimal supervision.
• Leads framing tasks and assists crew with complex carpentry.
• Reads SOW and building codes to ensure work meets standards.
• Maintains on-site safety, organizes tools and materials.
• Communicates progress and issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Framing expertise

Tool & equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Site organization

Tools

Framing tools

Power tools

Lifts & platforms

Hand tools

Job description

Company principles

• People: People are our #1 Priority
• Integrity: We are clear, honest and trustworthy
• Excellence: We deliver exceptional results with humility
• Reliability: We are committed and consistently dependable

To maintain high standards of integrity, reliability, and excellence. At Floyd Construction, we are passionate about providing quality construction services on-time and within budget.

Performance competencies & responsibilities

Technical skills

• Measures, marks, and cut materials into specified measurements, using required carpentry tools with minimal supervision
• Reads all measurements quickly and accurately, does multi‑step math, and checks others’ measurements to make sure work is precise
• Assembles framing components accurately, including headers, trimmers, soffits and blocking
• Uses hand tools and power tools confidently, demonstrating improved speed and accuracy
• Organizes materials, tools, and work areas proactively to support production flow
• Performs routine tool and equipment maintenance and identifies issues before they cause delays
• Ability to select appropriate hand tools (hammers, levels, squares, etc.) and power tools (saws, drills, etc.) for specified tasks
• Ability to operate equipment (lifts, skid steers, etc.) and small equipment productively
• Understand construction materials, their uses and familiarity with building terminology
  • Proficient at reading construction drawings and blueprints to understand Scope of Work (SOW) requirements
  • Expert of building codes and Construction Quality Management (CQM) standards
  • Performs concrete formwork tasks independently
  • Expert knowledge of standard framing methods and sequencing
  • Leads framing tasks independently and leads complex carpentry
  • Expert at installing framing components, drywall, doors/frames, ceilings, hardware, and cabinets with supervision, using materials such as wood, steel, metal, and composites
  • Expert at building standard wall, floor, and roof framing using correct spacing, cuts, and fastening techniques
  • Works efficiently and safely on ladders, scaffolds, and elevated surfaces

Teamwork & communication

• Work collaboratively with FCC team members and Subcontractors with differing work/personality styles
• Demonstrate independence and self-sufficiency by learning new methods, asking informed questions and following direction without reminders
• Lead by example in maintaining a positive, professional attitude and positive team culture
• Proactively identify and communicate jobsite needs, material shortages, safety concerns, and other issues to the supervisor
• Demonstrate strong jobsite and situational awareness through recognizing hazards, anticipating needs, and proactively communicating concerns
• Setting the daily plan, assigning tasks, and making sure each crew member understands the scope and expectations
• Manages time effectively to stay on pace, adjusting the plan as needed to keep work on schedule with weekly production expectations
• Identifies complex problems in tasks or materials and brings forward practical solutions
• Training and mentoring less‑experienced carpenters, demonstrating proper techniques, and correcting mistakes in real time
• Communicating with the superintendent about progress, issues, manpower needs, and upcoming work

Health & Safety expertise

• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris free work area throughout the day
• Keep tools and equipment clean and stored properly at the end of each shift
• Consistently wear and use required PPE correctly on every job site
• Monitor and ensure on-site safety compliance, cleanliness, and job site organization
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Complete OSHA 10 Certification
• Understand and maintain Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) guidelines
• Understand and maintain Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)

Other job-related duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.