Civil Carpenter Journeyman

Wood
Baytown, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in civil carpentry and working on infrastructure projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on civil construction experience and a background in building concrete-supporting structures
    — “Builds wooded structures, such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters”
  • Individuals who have worked with blueprints and can interpret them for layout and fabrication
    — “Examines blueprints, sketches or building plans to determine material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated”
  • Those with the physical stamina to work at heights and handle heavy materials on-site
    — “Work at heights without fear”

Things to consider

  • TWIC card is mandatory, which may require additional time or resources to obtain
    — “TWIC card is required”
  • The role is likely to be full-time, as it spans the remainder of 2026
    — “will last the remainder of 2026”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with concrete forms and scaffolding in your resume and interview responses
    — “Builds wooded structures, such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret blueprints and follow precise instructions
    — “Examines blueprints, sketches or building plans to determine material required and dimensions”
  • Showcase your proficiency with hand and power tools, including rebar tying and electric tools
    — “Ability to tie rebar; Operation of electric and pneumatic tools”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful completion of civil projects
  • positive client feedback
  • on-time project delivery
Typical background
journeyman carpenter certification3+ years of experience in construction

Skills & requirements

Required

Blueprint ReadingConstructionCarpentryScaffoldingConcrete FormsTimber FramingRebar TyingElectric And Pneumatic Tools

Preferred

Project ManagementTeam Leadership

Stack & domain

BlueprintsScaffoldingConcrete FormsTimbersPlywoodSawsChiselsPlanesTransitPlumb BobSquareLevelHammersScrew DriversAdjustable WrenchesHand And Power SawsDrill MotorsPry BarRebarElectric And Pneumatic ToolsTeamworkAttention To DetailProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipConstructionEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Wood

Wood is currently sourcing for a Carpenter Journeyperson to join our team for a Civil Project in Baytown, TX that will last the remainder of 2026. TWIC card is required.  Wood offers health, dental and vision insurance plans, long and short-term disability, 401k and Paid Time Off.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Builds wooded structures, such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to blueprints, or oral instructions, and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work

Examines blueprints, sketches or building plans for to determine material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated

Selects, loads, and hauls job material to work site

Prepares layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades

Measures boards, timbers, or plywood using square, measuring tape and ruler and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber

Shapes materials to required sizes using saws, chisels, and planes

Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level

Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable, wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bar

Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms

Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls

Erects frame work for structures and lays sub-flooring

Cuts and assembles timbers to build trestles and cofferdams

Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways

Constructs forms, chutes, and aligns form panels for pouring concrete and grout

Fits and installs pre-fabricated window frames, doors, weather stripping interior and exterior trim and finished hardware

Fits and nails sheathing on outer walls and roofs of buildings

Sets and braces anchor bolts

Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment

Ability to tie rebar

Operation of electric and pneumatic tools

May rig materials

Previous experience in the field

Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures

Work within precise standards of accuracy

Rate information using standards which can be measured or checked

Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects

Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look as solid objects

Apply basic mathematical skills

Follow oral and written directions

Work at heights without fear

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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