DC Roadway Form Carpenter – Precision Concrete Forms Lead

First Choice Construction Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Construction Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Form Carpenter to construct temporary forms for concrete pours on the DDOT project. The role requires reading civil plans and translating them into level, plumb, and stable frameworks using wood or metal materials.

You will work under the Roadway Operations Field Supervisor on a high-visibility project with a $3M+ value, ensuring precision and safety in a fast-paced urban construction environment in the nation’s capital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in heavy civil carpentry.
• Rigging & Signaling certification.
• Flagger Certification.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Set grade and alignment using transit levels, string lines, and pins to ensure forms are set to the exact elevation specified in the DDOT drawings.
• Brace or support the structure by installing heavy-duty stakes, kickers, and bracing to prevent blowouts during the vibration and consolidation of the pour.
• Craft flexible forms for curved curbs, bullnoses, and intricate ADA ramp transitions.
• Systematically remove the forms after the set without damaging the newly poured concrete, then clean and oil the forms for reuse.

Skills

Heavy civil carpentry

Rigging & Signaling certification

Flagger Certification

Job description

First Choice Construction Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Form Carpenter to construct temporary forms for concrete pours on the DDOT project. The role requires reading civil plans and translating them into level, plumb, and stable frameworks using wood or metal materials.

You will work under the Roadway Operations Field Supervisor on a high-visibility project with a $3M+ value, ensuring precision and safety in a fast-paced urban construction environment in the nation’s capital.