Field Carpenter-FAA (100% Travel)

Parsons; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a General Construction Carpenter – Field Fabrication and Installation to support FAA tower and facility projects across the U.S. The role involves site surveys, fabrication, installation, and on-site coordination with field teams.

The position requires extensive travel, strong carpentry skills, ability to read drawings, and adherence to FAA safety standards. Applicants should have 5+ years in related work and be able to obtain necessary security clearances.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in industrial carpentry or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, layouts, and installation instructions.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in active field settings.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must pass background check by federal authorities.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationwide to FAA sites, tower cabs, and other facilities.
• Support site surveys and evaluate existing conditions.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, layouts, photographs, material lists, reports, and installation documentation.
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, models, layouts, or verbal instructions.
• Fabricate, modify, assemble, and install equipment enclosures, support structures, panels, platforms, and other installation infrastructure.
• Perform measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembly to support equipment and systems installation.
• Coordinate with field teams to prepare and adapt installation spaces.
• Comply with FAA and Parsons safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site Risk Management Plans.
• Adhere to physical and information security requirements at FAA facilities

Skills

Site travel

Read drawings

Hand tools

Fabrication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs, and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.

Parsons is seeking a skilled General Construction Carpenter – Field Fabrication and Installation to support facility modifications, custom fabrication, and equipment installation at Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Towers, tower cabs, and Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities nationwide.

This is a 100% travel, field-based position requiring frequent travel and extended stays at project locations. The successful candidate will conduct site surveys, take accurate measurements, document existing conditions, fabricate or modify components, and complete on-site installations

What You'll Be Doing:

• Travel nationwide to Federal Aviation Administration FAA Air Traffic Control Towers, tower cabs, Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities, and other assigned locations.


• Support site surveys and evaluate existing conditions.


• Prepare field notes, sketches, layouts, photographs, material lists, reports, and installation documentation.


• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, models, layouts, or verbal instructions.


• Fabricate, modify, assemble, and install equipment enclosures, support structures, panels, platforms, and other installation infrastructure.


• Perform measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembly to support equipment and systems installation.


• Coordinate with field teams to prepare and adapt installation spaces.


• Comply with FAA and Parsons safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site Risk Management Plans


• Adhere to physical and information security requirements at FAA facilities

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Five or more years of experience in industrial carpentry, commercial construction, field fabrication, equipment installation, or facility modification.


• Experience fabricating, modifying, assembling, and installing equipment enclosures, support structures, panels, platforms, or similar infrastructure components.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, layouts, and installation instructions.


• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.


• Ability to fabricate and install assemblies accurately and safely.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in active field settings.


• Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license and Post driving privileges.


• Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by federal authorities will be performed.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting equipment or infrastructure installation projects.


• Journeyman carpenter certification, apprenticeship completion, trade-school training, military construction training, or equivalent practical experience.


• Familiarity with building enclosures, supports, and installation-ready structures.


• Ability to work with installers, engineers, and site teams.


• Experience in FAA, aviation, federal, or other mission-critical environments.


• Experience working in or around tower cabs, FAA facilities, equipment areas, or specialized operational facilities.


• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.) and strong field problem-solving ability.


• Strong independent work habits and practical field judgment.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30

• medical


• dental


• vision


• paid time off


• 401(k)


• life insurance


• flexible work schedules


• holidays

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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