Commercial Carpenter/General Laborer

What You Get

• Steady, year-round work with a fourth-generation, family-owned company
• $60/day per diem on overnight jobs, including travel days, plus CI-paid hotels and paid travel hours and mileage
• Health insurance, HSA, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off
• Company-paid equipment certifications, on-the-job training, and overtime available

About C.I. Construction

C.I. Construction, LLC is a fourth-generation, family-owned development, design-build, and construction management firm based in Alexandria, Minnesota. We build commercial, industrial, multi-family, assisted living, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use projects, mostly in West-Central Minnesota, with additional work across greater Minnesota and the Fargo-Moorhead area.

We're known for:

• Being early adopters of construction technology
• High standards for jobsite safety, organization, and professionalism
• Working with owners, designers, and trades as partners, not adversaries
• A workplace that values competence, accountability, and a good sense of humor

We've played nearly every role in this industry: trade contractor, supplier, developer, owner, designer, GC, and CM. We hire people who understand that success looks different depending on where you stand on the job.

The Role

You'll support our Superintendents and project teams by handling general conditions, jobsite logistics, temporary construction, light carpentry, and selective demolition.

If you like variety, autonomy, and being the person who keeps the job running smoothly day to day, this role is a strong fit. The carpentry is light: blocking, backing, temporary construction, and repairs. If you want to frame walls or run finish trim all day, this probably isn't your fit.

Travel

• Based out of Alexandria, MN
• Most work falls within a radius that includes Minneapolis-St. Paul and Fargo
• Some projects require overnight stays. When they do, you receive $60/day per diem, including travel days, and CI pays for your hotel.
• When it's feasible, we build in flexibility so you can get home, even on longer-distance projects
• Mileage paid for travel to out-of-town jobs

What You'll Do

General conditions and jobsite support:

• Set up, maintain, and tear down jobsites
• Install temporary construction and protection: dust control, floor and wall protection, temporary partitions, and weather protection
• Keep the jobsite clean, organized, and safe
• Handle material, deliveries, and site logistics
• Support Superintendents with daily jobsite needs
• Coordinate professionally with subcontractors

Light carpentry and repairs:

• Blocking, backing, and miscellaneous carpentry
• Minor door and hardware adjustments
• Punch-list repairs and touchups
• Temporary doors, partitions, and protection

Other work:

• Selective demolition of walls, ceilings, flooring, and finishes
• Equipment operation as certified (scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, skid steer)

What We're Looking For

• Construction, laborer, or carpentry experience preferred
• Able to take direction, prioritize tasks, and adapt throughout the day
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with common construction tools and jobsite expectations
• Equipment certifications a plus, but not required. We'll pay to certify you.
• Able to occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Valid driver's license

Where This Can Lead

We're hiring for the long haul. You'll see every phase of a commercial job, from site setup to punch list, and we promote from within. Show us what you can do and you can move into an assistant superintendent role, join our steel erection crew, or step into whatever field role fits you best.

Schedule

• Full time, Monday through Friday
• 8-hour shifts, overtime available
• In-person work

Who This Role Is Great For

• Someone who prefers variety over repetitive production work
• A dependable, self-directed worker who notices what needs doing
• A problem-solver who takes pride in keeping jobsites running smoothly
• Someone interested in growing within commercial construction
• A person who works hard, communicates clearly, and doesn't take themselves too seriously

Extra Credit (Not Required, But Appreciated)

• Prefers Johnny Cash over Kenny Chesney
• Wears blaze orange outside of hunting
• Doesn't count mulligans when golfing
• Still isn't over watching Darnold win a Super Bowl in Seattle
• Knows the difference between "that'll hold" and "that's not going anywhere"

Apply Today

If you want steady, year-round work, a strong team, and a role where no two days are the same, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $28