Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B&B Concrete; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Virginia Beach is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform formwork and concrete placement tasks. The role includes erecting and setting forms for slabs, columns, and tilt-wall structures per plans, and assisting with the placement and finishing of concrete.

The candidate should read drawings, build forms, set elevations accurately, and support safety guidelines on site. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for successful outcomes on projects.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Experience building and assembling wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set and maintain proper elevations/locations for forms; assist with reinforcing steel.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, walls, columns and structures.
• Set forms to correct elevations; aid in installing reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect forms using diverse materials and forming systems; ensure accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser, or transit.
• Maintain safe work practices; communicate issues to Foreman/PM; assist with concrete placement.

Skills

Read drawings

Formwork

Site layout

Scaffolding

Communication

Safety awareness

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.