Carpenter Lead

Mortenson; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Carpenter II Lead in Phoenix, Arizona, responsible for overseeing structural concrete construction and ensuring compliance with building codes. Candidates must have at least seven years of carpentry experience and be proficient in visualizing and communicating construction plans.

The role requires leadership skills to guide small teams safely through projects. Benefits include health insurance, a 401k plan with matching, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of carpentry experience required.
• Ability to visualize solid objects from drawings and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead small crews in executing concrete work safely.
• Build decks, stairs, roofs, and other temporary structures.
• Study blueprints and measure dimensions for material needs.

Skills

Precision work

Strong teamwork orientation

Effective communication

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade or technical school certification/diploma preferred

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter II Lead that will be responsible for structural concrete construction in compliance with local building codes and general construction principals.

Responsibilities

• Set up trailers
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and measure dimensions
• Build decks, stairs, roofs, and other temporary structures; install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex’s
• Hand‑set forms and assemble gang forms
• Lead journeyman and assist foreman with shooting grades and elevations
• Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks)
• Work autonomously under minimal direction from carpenter foreman to lead small crews in the safe execution of concrete work
• Track quantities and hours to analyze production rates and report to carpenter foreman and superintendent
• Identify material, consumables, and safety equipment needs well in advance to support proactive project planning with the assistance of carpenter foreman and superintendent
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels; perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of seven (7) years carpentry experience
• Trade or technical school certification/diploma preferred
• Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, and speak and understand English
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Notes

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.