Lead Carpenter - Heavy Civil Formwork

Dragados; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados seeks skilled tradespeople for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel project in Virginia Beach, VA. The role emphasizes heavy civil carpentry, formwork, and rigging, with 5–10 years of experience preferred and the ability to lead crews and read shop drawings.

Responsibilities include building form work, inspecting equipment, conducting toolbox talks, and coordinating with teams on daily tasks. Night or day shifts may apply; physical fitness and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness to perform demanding construction tasks.
• Commitment to safety procedures and PPE.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and plans.
• Experience leading crews on heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and place form work for walls and slabs.
• Inspect equipment and rigging daily.
• Conduct toolbox talks.
• Coach crews in means and methods.
• Keep site clean and organized.
• Read and understand shop drawings.
• Set up formwork.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Stamina

Safety awareness

Blueprints reading

Crew leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging

Power tools operation

Equipment operation

Job description

Dragados seeks skilled tradespeople for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel project in Virginia Beach, VA. The role emphasizes heavy civil carpentry, formwork, and rigging, with 5–10 years of experience preferred and the ability to lead crews and read shop drawings.

Responsibilities include building form work, inspecting equipment, conducting toolbox talks, and coordinating with teams on daily tasks. Night or day shifts may apply; physical fitness and safety compliance are essential.