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Carpenter Lead

Mortenson Construction
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter II Lead that will be responsible for structural concrete construction in compliance with local building codes and general construction principals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up trailers
  • Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and measure dimensions
  • Build decks, stairs, roofs, and other temporary structures; install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex's
  • Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms
  • Lead journeyman and assist foreman with shooting grades and elevations
  • Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials
  • Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks)
  • Work autonomously under minimal direction from carpenter foreman to lead small crews in the safe execution of concrete work
  • Track quantities and hours to analyze production rates and report to carpenter foreman and superintendent
  • Identify material, consumables, and safety equipment needs well in advance to support proactive project planning with the assistance of carpenter foreman and superintendent
  • Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels; perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of seven (7) years carpentry experience
  • Trade or technical school certification/diploma preferred
  • Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, and speak and understand English
  • Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
  • Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A few benefits offered include:

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program

Please make note:

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

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