Concrete Carpenter

Iconica; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Madison is seeking a Concrete Carpenter to join their team. This role involves a variety of tasks related to rough and finish carpentry and concrete work. Ideal candidates will have experience with concrete slabs, materials, and equipment, as well as the ability to read construction plans. The firm values safety and collaboration, ensuring candidates contribute to meaningful projects while growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience laying-out, forming and pouring concrete walls using Advance forms.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Dedication to job site safety.

Responsibilities

• Building and/or assembling wood or metal forms for concrete.
• Setting and placing forms to proper elevations and locations.
• Coordinating with subcontractors and superintendents.

Skills

Experience placing and finishing interior and exterior concrete slabs

Knowledge of construction and carpentry equipment and tools

Effective working individually and within team environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

Power tools

Skid loaders

Job description

Iconica is looking for a Concrete Carpenter to join our team! At Iconica, we take a collaborative approach to design and construction, bringing architecture, engineering, and construction together under one roof. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where people can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful projects. As a full-service firm, we prioritize strong relationships, thoughtful solutions, and successful outcomes—for both our clients and our team.

If you have experience in concrete and would like to add variety to your workday while learning and finetuning your carpentry skills, then we want to hear from you.

As a Concrete Carpenter, you will work alongside carpenters to perform a variety of responsibilities related to rough and finish carpentry as well as pouring and finishing concrete. You will execute a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of concrete. Specific responsibilities include:

• Building and/or assembling wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete floors, slabs, sidewalks, walls, columns, stairs, etc.
• Setting and placing forms to proper elevations and locations.
• Setting and erecting wall forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems, primarily Advance forms (90% of our work is 4’ frost wall).
• Cutting, fabricating, and installing reinforcing steel.
• Finish grading and installing vapor barrier.
• Verifying the accuracy of structures using a rotary laser, transit, and or total station.
• Fabricating and installing stairs, walls, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as wood, steel, metal, plastics, and composites.
• Fabricating and installing steel stud bearing walls, partition walls, and soffits.
• Erecting scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.
• Coordinating with subcontractors and superintendents to ensure tasks are completed to schedule.
• Following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe job site.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Experience placing and finishing interior and exterior concrete slabs.
• Experience laying-out, forming, and placing concrete footings.
• Experience laying-out, forming and pouring concrete walls using Advance forms.
• Experience in stick built and prefabricated wood construction (preferred).
• Knowledge of construction and carpentry equipment and tools (including power tools and skid loaders).
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Dedication to job site safety.
• Experience in layout and job set-up.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

To be considered, apply online at https://iconicacreates.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Iconica has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace for the fourth consecutive year! From 2022 to 2025, we have proudly earned the Madison, WI Top Workplaces Award, presented by the Wisconsin State Journal.