Formwork Carpenter

Formwork Carpenter

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Formwork Carpenter is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills and strong communication.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety

• Promotes Manhattan's culture of "Safety First"
• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Manhattan's Safety Program
• Interacts with the Superintendent and Safety Manager to ensure a safe workplace
• Enforces Site Specific Safety Plans by enforcing Manhattan's rules; this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on-site

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow Manhattan Construction Company Policies
• Gather materials to handle on job sites
• Knowledgeable in the use and safety of power tools
• Build and align form systems
• Construct scaffolding and platforms
• Use measuring tools to ensure accuracy
• Maintains working relationships with internal and external clients
• Provide support to the concrete foreman with project layout and elevation shooting
• Take the measurement and cut materials to build forms for placing concrete
• Manage schedules and ensure all activities occur on or before scheduled dates.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Broad understanding of concrete construction experience

Technological Knowledge

• Nonapplicable

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Leadership and Time Management Skills
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow the rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles

WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS:
Conditions and hours

• Works on-site over rough terrain
• Requires overtime hours
• Often exposed to the elements
• Must be comfortable with travel on a need-to-need basis
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Some weekends are required
• Frequent activity of Standing, Kneeling, Walking, Climbing, Bending, reaching above Shoulders, Pushing, and Pulling
• Must be able to climb and work at heights above 6 feet

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education

• Nonapplicable

Work Experience

• Two (2) years of construction experience
• One (1) year of concrete formwork experience

Certifications

• OSHA 10 Certified

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This Formwork Carpenter job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Manhattan Construction Company.