Concrete Carpenter

Iconica | Architecture - Construction - Engineering; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconica, a Madison-based architecture-construction-engineering firm, is seeking a Concrete Carpenter to join our collaborative team. You’ll work alongside carpenters on a variety of commercial projects, performing rough and finish carpentry while prepping, placing, pouring, and finishing concrete.

You’ll build and assemble forms, lay out and set elevations, install reinforcing steel, and help ensure safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Experience placing and finishing interior and exterior concrete slabs.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Commitment to jobsite safety and teamwork.
• Experience with forming systems and concrete footings.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, and stairs.
• Set and place forms to elevations and locations.
• Erect wall forms and install reinforcing steel.
• Perform finish grading and install vapor barriers.
• Coordinate with project managers and subcontractors to stay on schedule.

Skills

Concrete experience

Rough carpentry

Finish carpentry

Read plans & specs

Tools

Rotary lasers

Transits

Total stations

Job description

Join Iconica as a Concrete Carpenter!

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.

Already have concrete experience but interested in expanding your skillset? At Iconica, you'll continue working in concrete while gaining hands-on carpentry experience on a variety of commercial projects.

As a Concrete Carpenter, you'll work alongside our carpenters performing a variety of responsibilities related to rough and finish carpentry, as well as prepping, placing, pouring, and finishing concrete. Every day is a little different, giving you the opportunity to build your skills while contributing to high-quality commercial construction projects.

• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, sidewalks, walls, columns, stairs, and other structural elements
• Set and place forms to the proper elevations and locations
• Erect wall forms using a variety of forming systems, primarily Advance forms (approximately 90% of our work consists of 4' frost walls)
• Cut, fabricate, and install reinforcing steel
• Perform finish grading and install vapor barriers
• Verify layout and elevations using rotary lasers, transits, and total stations
• Fabricate and install walls, ceilings, stairs, and soffits using wood, steel, metal, plastics, and composite materials
• Fabricate and install steel stud bearing walls, partition walls, and soffits
• Erect scaffolding and ladders as needed to safely complete work
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site while following established safety procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, sidewalks, walls, columns, stairs, and other structural elements
• Set and place forms to the proper elevations and locations
• Erect wall forms using a variety of forming systems, primarily Advance forms (approximately 90% of our work consists of 4' frost walls)
• Cut, fabricate, and install reinforcing steel
• Perform finish grading and install vapor barriers
• Verify layout and elevations using rotary lasers, transits, and total stations
• Fabricate and install walls, ceilings, stairs, and soffits using wood, steel, metal, plastics, and composite materials
• Fabricate and install steel stud bearing walls, partition walls, and soffits
• Erect scaffolding and ladders as needed to safely complete work
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site while following established safety procedures

Qualifications & Background:

• 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 with stick-built and prefabricated wood construction preferred
• Knowledge of construction equipment and tools, including power tools and skid loaders
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Strong layout and jobsite setup skills
• Commitment to jobsite safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous learning
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver's license preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Why Iconica?

Iconica has been recognized as Madison Top Workplace for five consecutive years (2022–2026) by the Wisconsin State Journal. We're proud of the culture we've built and the people who make it possible.