Essential Duties and Responsibilities: General Description: Responsible for providing expertise in the area of Frame Carpentry, and quality control for all work on the assigned project. Interaction with other employees, subcontractors and vendors will be an intergral part of this postion. While this position is not specifically a supervisory/management postion it is the responsibility of all Carpenters to be observant of the surrounding activities and help the Management Team enforce HCI Quality and Safety Protocol. Specific Responsibilites: • Full Time presence on the work site and available at all times to any employees assigned thereto • Maintain daily project communication with the Project Management team as required • Ensure that company Safety Policy is being followed at all times by all individuals on site, even visitors such as design professionals and clients • Work with all members of the Project Team to ensure that execution is as seemless as possible and rework is minimized • Provide regular feedback to supervisor on schedule challenges and employee performance in time to avoid delays or compromised quality • Maintain accurate materials inventory and procurement schedule for all items associated with assigned tasks • Accurately track purchases made for project as allowed by supervisor and ensure all paperwork is delivered to Management Team • Proactively coordinate all activities and generate resolutions to conflicts that arise that will not delay progress, compromise quality or impact costs • Maintain all project documentation and specifications in an orderly fashion for all tasks as assigned on the project • Construction tasks from foundations to framed floors, walls, stair assemblies, ceilings and roof lines in a timely manner and with an unsurpassed level of quality. • Provide layout for other subcontractors and carpenters from project documents accurate to 1/16th of an inch; plumb and square • Operate machinery as required on the site to expedite materials logistics • Provide general construction services not related to the framing trade as needed to expedite construction on the project • Provide framing services for everything from concrete sidewalk and stair forming to hip rafter layout on multiplane roof systems and everything in between Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: General Description: Construction experience is required. General knowledge of framing and trim, and the ability to read blue prints REQUIRED. Work with various types of materials of both fibrous and metallic nature will be a regular requirement of this project. The ability to work between various materials is strongly encouraged. Specific Requirements: • Valid Drivers License • High school diploma or GED • Exposure to multiple means and methods of carpentry and residential/commercial construction • Exposure to all mechanical systems of building construction and their integration with finishes strongly encouraged • A minimum of 1 year experience as a carpenter in the construction industry • The ability to translate thoughts and ideas from paper to the worksite in a manner acceptable to the Management Team • The ability to work within tolerances of 1/16th of an inch regularly and the ability to recognize variations up to 1/32nd of an inch • Willingness to work in high pressure situations and projects with tight deadlines • Effective verbal communication skills with both internal and external customers • Ability to work with various materials on the worksite in a knowledgeable fashion • Effective leadership skills for teams of 2-10 individuals at a time including company employees and subcontractors • Possession of the necessary tools to carry out the assigned tasks in top working condition Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs • Must be able to walk on a roof during and after construction with proper Personal Protection Equipment • Must be able to work on elevated platforms • Must be able to navigate through low clearance crawl spaces • Must be able to navigate through a standard truss framed attic • Must be able to work outdoor in climatic environments standard for the region • Must have 20/40 natural or corrected vision
See More Details >>Since 1963, through the relentless commitment of our talented team members working together to achieve success, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown to become an Engineering News Record Top 100 Specialty Contractor and Top 20 Concrete Contractor in the U.S. Our Culture & Philosophy: Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers. • Open & Constructive • Take Pride in Our Product • Relentless Commitment • Care About Our Customers • Team Success Summary: Carpenters for Fessler & Bowman will perform a variety of tasks that assist in the completion of projects. It is crucial to have the skills necessary to work as a valued team member for F&B to provide the type of service our customers have come to expect. To perform this position sufficiently, the employee must be able to perform the following duties satisfactorily. The below descriptions are representative of, but not limited to, the expectations of this role. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Welding, building forms and forming systems for concrete • Operating basic hand tools, small powered equipment, and everything else that a carpenter does in the heavy civil field • Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete • Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, including rod busters • Other duties to be assigned Education, Experience & Qualifications: • Previous knowledge of civil construction, concrete works and steel fixing are essential along with a solid understanding of form-work carpentry • Ability to read blueprints and be proficient in measuring and cutting • Experience building Concrete Forms and Decks desired • Willingness to learn and follow all safety policies and requirements • This position requires climbing, kneeling, bending and crawling often as well as the ability to work on ladders, platforms and mechanical lifts • Must be able to understand English • Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. • Valid Driver’s License required Travel: Travel may be required for this position as the employee must be willing to travel to surrounding job sites. F&B will compensate a per diem for travel and overnight stay if applicable. Work Environment: As a Carpenter, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings. Benefits: Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide non-union Team Members with the following benefits: • Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401k with company contributions Fessler & Bowman Team Members that are part of a union will receive benefits from the appropriate union. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will include a phone-screen, in-person meeting and a pre-employment background check and drug test. Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>The Construction Carpenter will build, erect, install, and repair forms, structures, and other fixtures made from wood and other materials as needed to assist with various types of construction projects. • Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required • Team-oriented attitude • Daily attendance and punctuality are a must • Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately. • Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade. • Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods. • Available to work 5/6 days a week, 8/10-hour days as jobsite requires Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on plans or instructions from supervisors. • Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall. • Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects. • Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive. • Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed. • Erects and dismantles scaffolding. • Installs windows and doors. • Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to stand, sit, feel, twist, walk, talk, hear, see, bend, drive, crouch, grasp, squeeze, crawl, kneel, squat, push, pull, apply pressure, reach overhead. Ability to focus for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs. regularly if required, steady hands to obtain and meet required quality. Must be able to safely operate all required machinery. Ability to work outdoors subject to local weather conditions.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Knoxville, TN typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $41,748, translating to approximately $803 per week. The carpentry trade in Knoxville, TN projects a 1.1% job growth from 2019 to 2024, with apprentices earning an average of $282.33 per week in the region. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,000 annually for experienced professionals.
