Construction Carpenters

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 28,860 - 82,750; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Construction Carpenter who will be responsible for constructing and repairing various structures using wood and other materials. Key responsibilities include measuring, marking, shaping materials, and coordinating with subcontractors for specialized work. The ideal candidate will possess skills in monitoring, active listening, and critical thinking. The average yearly salary ranges from $28,860 to $82,750, with higher earnings in specific states such as Hawaii, Illinois, and Alaska.

Qualifications

• Experience in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures using wood and other materials.
• Ability to measure and mark cutting lines accurately.
• Competency in using hand tools and power tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
• Arrange for subcontractors for specialized work.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements.

Skills

Monitoring

Active Listening

Speaking

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Estimating software

Drawing and drafting software

Job description

Construction Carpenter Definition

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.

A Day in the Life of a Construction Carpenter

• Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
• Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Work with or remove hazardous material.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

Construction Carpenter Skills

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.

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• Window Repairer
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Construction Carpenter Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Construction Carpenter ranges between $28,860 and $82,750.

Construction Carpenters who work in Hawaii, Illinois, or Alaska make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Construction Carpenters

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Construction Carpenters may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Web browser software
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
• Intuit Quicken
• Estimating software
• Drawing and drafting software
• Job costing software
• Craftsman CD Estimator
• Wilhelm Publishing Threshold
• Web page creation and editing software
• Bosch Punch List
• VirtualBoss