Construction Carpenter

McGrath & Associates, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Overtime opportunities

Long-term work

Job summary

McGrath & Associates, Inc. in St. Louis is seeking journeyman carpenters to join a steady, safety-conscious team on active jobsites.

You will help build across industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, energy, and commercial projects and contribute to a strong, organized work environment. The role requires reading drawings, performing general carpentry, and assisting with layout and setup. Expect union benefits, overtime opportunities, and long-term, stable work with a respected contractor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction or carpentry experience.
• Ability to read drawings and follow direction on-site.
• Reliable, hard-working, and takes pride in the job.
• Strong safety mindset (OSHA 10 preferred).
• Ability to work in all conditions (indoor/outdoor).
• Comfortable lifting, climbing, and working on active jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Performing general carpentry tasks on active jobsites
• Reading and working from construction drawings
• Operating hand tools and equipment safely
• Assisting with layout, installation, and jobsite setup
• Following all safety procedures and identifying hazards
• Working alongside crews, superintendents, and project teams

Skills

Read drawings

On-site carpentry

Safety mindset

OSHA 10 preferred

Tools

Lifts

Forklifts

Job description

Looking for steady work, a strong crew, and a company that actually backs its field?

At McGrath, our carpenters and laborers are the backbone of every project. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in the work, values safety, and gets the job done right.

We're a 100% employee-owned construction manager and general contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, energy, and commercial work—and we're growing.

What you'll actually be doing:

• Performing general carpentry tasks on active jobsites
• Reading and working from construction drawings
• Operating hand tools and equipment safely
• Assisting with layout, installation, and jobsite setup
• Following all safety procedures and identifying hazards
• Working alongside crews, superintendents, and project teams

Why guys choose McGrath:

• Steady, reliable work - strong backlog of projects
• Union position - Carpenters Union (we'll help you get in if needed)
• Good crews + leadership - work with people who know what they're doing
• Employee-owned company - pride in the work and the company
• Projects that are clean, organized, and well-managed

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of construction or carpentry experience
• Ability to read drawings and follow direction on-site
• Reliable, hard-working, and takes pride in the job
• Strong safety mindset (OSHA 10 preferred)
• Ability to work in all conditions (indoor/outdoor)
• Comfortable lifting, climbing, and working on active jobsites

Bonus if you have:

• Experience operating lifts or forklifts
• Experience in pharma, industrial, or healthcare construction
• Union experience

What you get:

• Current Journeyman Carpenter Wage: $45.87/hour
• Union benefits (per collective bargaining agreement)
• Overtime opportunities
• Long-term, stable work with a respected contractor

*McGrath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*This position is Safety Sensitive and Mandatory Substance Abuse testing per the St. Louis Construction Industry Substance Abuse Consortium is required.

*Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.