Marine Carpenter: Formwork & Concrete Specialist

Austin NAWIC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with employer match

Job summary

Ballard Marine Construction seeks a skilled Carpenter to support marine, underwater, and heavy civil projects. You will read plans, measure and cut timber, build concrete forms, rig materials, and assist with crane operations on dams, bridges, and industrial sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in carpentry, comfort with hand and power tools, and a safety-first mindset. Work involves field sites, cranes, and varied weather conditions; a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience of carpentry or construction, preferably marine/heavy civil, or industrial projects.
• Experience with structural carpentry, formwork, concrete placement, rigging, and pile-driving support.
• Experience on projects involving bridges, dams, marine structures, water/wastewater facilities, or similar infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry and construction work for marine, underwater, and heavy civil projects.
• Measure, cut, drill, fit, assemble, and install timber, formwork, decking, bracing, and other structural components.
• Build, install, strip, and modify concrete forms and assist with reinforcement, placement, and related concrete work.
• Perform layout using drawings, measurements, levels, squares, and field tools.
• Rig, move, position, and secure materials with approved rigging methods.
• Signal and assist with crane picks and placement of heavy materials.

Skills

Carpentry methods

Read drawings

Hand and power tools

Rigging practices

Safety awareness

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Woodworking equipment experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Saws

Grinders

Rotary hammers

Job description

Ballard Marine Construction seeks a skilled Carpenter to support marine, underwater, and heavy civil projects. You will read plans, measure and cut timber, build concrete forms, rig materials, and assist with crane operations on dams, bridges, and industrial sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in carpentry, comfort with hand and power tools, and a safety-first mindset. Work involves field sites, cranes, and varied weather conditions; a valid driver’s license is preferred.