Concrete Form Carpenter — Travel Per Diem & Heavy Civil

Fessler & Bowman; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Job summary

Fessler & Bowman seeks a skilled Carpenter to support concrete and civil earthwork projects in our Michigan operations. The role focuses on installing formwork, reinforcing steel, and assisting with various carpentry tasks essential to delivering high-quality concrete structures.

Candidates should be able to read blueprints, measure and cut accurately, and lift up to 75 lbs. Travel to surrounding job sites may be required, with safety and teamwork emphasized in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and be proficient in measuring and cutting.
• Experience building Concrete Forms and Decks desired.
• Previous knowledge of civil construction, concrete works and steel fixing are essential along with a solid understanding of form-work carpentry

Responsibilities

• Welding, building forms and forming systems for concrete
• Operating basic hand tools, small powered equipment, and everything else that a carpenter does in the heavy civil field
• Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete
• Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, including rod busters
• Other duties to be assigned

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring & cutting

Concrete forms

Job description

Fessler & Bowman seeks a skilled Carpenter to support concrete and civil earthwork projects in our Michigan operations. The role focuses on installing formwork, reinforcing steel, and assisting with various carpentry tasks essential to delivering high-quality concrete structures.

Candidates should be able to read blueprints, measure and cut accurately, and lift up to 75 lbs. Travel to surrounding job sites may be required, with safety and teamwork emphasized in our fast-paced environment.