Concrete Carpenter - Formwork

Building Ventures; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel

Travel assignments

On-site safety orientation

Job summary

Building Ventures in Lubbock, TX seeks experienced concrete formwork carpenters for per diem assignments on commercial projects. Build, assemble and set forms per drawings, read blueprints and maintain safety on site.

Ideal candidates have formwork, scaffolding and framing experience, can travel per diem or relocate for multi-week roles and pass background checks. Per diem travel and steady crew rotations await the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in concrete formwork carpentry and general framing (rough and finish).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site layout and specifications.
• Skilled in measuring, cutting, bench carpentry and installation of framing, trim and blocking.
• Experience with scaffolding systems, metal and wood framing and staircase/floor framing work.
• Crane signaling experience or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and set concrete forms per drawings and site layout.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications; mark and verify lines, elevations and tolerances.
• Measure, cut and fit wood and metal form components; install in-wall blocking and bracing.
• Ensure formwork quality and dimensional accuracy; perform work inspection and corrections.
• Coordinate with crew and trade partners on site including crane signaling and material handling.
• Maintain tools, equipment and clean, safe work areas; follow site safety plans and instructions.

Skills

Formwork carpentry

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Reading drawings

Travel willingness

Crane signaling

Tools

Scaffolding systems

Metal framing

Wood framing

Job description

About this roleConcrete carpenters needed in Lubbock, TX for per diem assignments building and assembling concrete forms on commercial construction projects. You'll work on site with a crew to lay out, build, set and strip formwork to drawings and specifications. Open to workers willing to relocate. Ideal candidates have solid formwork experience, strong blueprint-reading and measuring skills, and the ability to work reliably on multi-day assignments away from home when required.What you'll doBuild, assemble and set concrete forms per drawings and site layoutInterpret construction drawings and specifications; mark and verify lines, elevations and tolerancesMeasure, cut and fit wood and metal form components; install in-wall blocking and bracingEnsure formwork quality and dimensional accuracy; perform work inspection and correctionsCoordinate with crew and trade partners on site including crane signaling and material handlingMaintain tools, equipment and clean, safe work areas; follow site safety plans and instructionsWhat we're looking forProven experience in concrete formwork carpentry and general framing (rough and finish)Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site layout and specificationsSkilled in measuring, cutting, bench carpentry and installation of framing, trim and blockingExperience with scaffolding systems, metal and wood framing and staircase/floor framing workAbility to work as part of a crew on fast-paced commercial projects and follow foreman directionWillingness to travel and work per diem or relocate for multi-week assignmentsQualificationsFluent in English and Spanish (required)Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel assignmentsCrane signaling experience or certification preferredAble to pass site background check and drug screenPhysically able to lift, carry and work at heights for extended periodsWhat we offerPer diem position for travel assignmentsWork on commercial formwork projects across Texas, including larger government and civil jobsConsistent crew assignments and clear site schedulesSite-specific safety orientation and on-site trainingOpportunities for steady, long-term project workReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.