Traveling Carpenter

B&B Concrete; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to join our onsite team in Atlanta. The role involves reading drawings, constructing and placing concrete forms, and assisting with concrete placement on site.

You will work with carpentry and forming systems to support foundations, floors, walls, and structural elements. Strong attention to detail and safety compliance are essential for this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical thinking and careful, precise work.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete components.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations; aid reinforcing steel as needed.
• Set and erect forms using various materials and forming systems (symon forms).
• Verify accuracy of structures using level, plumb bob, laser, or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager about issues, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Assist with concrete placement as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Tools

Forming tools

Job description

Commercial Concrete Carpenter

General Description

Responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of concrete. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, foundations, buildings, and site work per specifications and drawings. This may include concrete tilt-wall forms, symon forms and/or structural forms for columns, decks, elevator cores, parking garages and other cast-in-place concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated concrete slabs, elevator cores, stairways, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations and may aid in installing reinforcing steel.
• Set and erect forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using a plumb bob, carpenters level, laser and/or digital transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any safety hazards identified.
• Ensure equipment is all in safe working condition.
• May help signal concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety policies and guidelines.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction or contracting industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.