Traveling Carpenter

B; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham-based contractor seeks a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to read drawings, build and place concrete forms, and ensure accurate elevations on site.

The role requires attention to detail, safety compliance, and clear communication with foremen and project managers. On-site work involves erecting scaffolding, coordinating form setups, and assisting concrete placement to support projects across foundations and structures.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood/metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Maintain safety and comply with policies.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager about issues.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in measurements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for concrete floors, walls, and columns.
• Set forms to elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for work above ground level.
• Signal concrete deliverer and assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Observe and follow all safety policies and guidelines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Site safety awareness

Communication skills

Concrete placement

Tools

Symon forms

Lumber & metal forms

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.