Concrete Carpenter

Fessler & Bowman Inc
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for nearly six decades.

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 Drivers 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

Posted 2026-05-14

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