Concrete Formwork Carpenter

About this role

Per diem concrete formwork carpenter needed for projects in Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas. Work under a foreman’s supervision to build, install, strip, and repair structural concrete forms for footings, walls, columns, decks and slab-on-grade. This is hands-on field work on active job sites with an emphasis on safety and ongoing training. Ideal candidates have solid carpentry/formwork experience, can read construction drawings, and are ready to travel between local sites as needed.

What you'll do

• • Build, erect, strip and repair wood, plywood and steel concrete forms per construction documents
• • Install footing, wall, column, structural deck and slab-on-grade formwork
• • Assist with tilt-up and precast form preparation and layout tasks
• • Follow foreman directions for layout, bracing and alignment to meet quality and schedule
• • Maintain a safe worksite: use PPE, follow site-specific safety procedures and attend ongoing training

What we're looking for

• • High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years carpentry/formwork experience
• • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and building layout
• • Hands-on skill with form assembly, bracing, hardware and concrete placement procedures
• • Comfort working at heights and lifting heavy materials; able to perform physical labor in all weather
• • Reliable transportation for local travel between Norfolk-area job sites; willing to work per diem schedule

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED
• • 2+ years of concrete formwork or commercial carpentry experience
• • Proven ability to read construction drawings and perform site layout
• • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• • Able to lift heavy loads, work on ladders/scaffolds and meet physical demands of the role
• • Willingness to complete site-specific safety training and required certifications

What we offer

• • Per diem position for local travel to Norfolk and surrounding job sites
• • Site-specific safety training and opportunity for additional certifications
• • PPE provided and enforced safety program on every site
• • Consistent project work in the Norfolk area with chances for advancement
• • Clear day-to-day direction from foremen and on-the-job skills development

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