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Carpenter
Balfour Beatty
Location : Douglasville, GA, 30134
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Carpenter
Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
- Paid Personal Days
- Paid Volunteer time
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
Summary
Balfour Beatty in Georgia is seeking a Carpenter. The Carpenter is responsible for a variety of tasks to maintain productivity at the job site. Activities are coordinated with the Project Manager and the Superintendent. The ideal candidate will be an all-around handyman with skills in drywall/patching, blocking/backing, concrete, painting, caulking, door installation, general clean-up and material handling.
Essential Functions
- Constructing scaffold
- Performing rough formwork
- Constructing gang ladders
- Constructing slab box outs, set sleeves
- Layout and installation of wall blocking
- Installation of roof blocking
- Hanging and finishing drywall
- Floor leveling
- Caulking
- Patching patch hollow metal doors and frames (bondo)
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma preferred, and on-the-job training required.
- A minimum of 5 years commercial construction field experience.
- Must be able to read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of truck, tools, and equipment, and methods and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of reading blueprints.
Preferred Experience
- Drywall/patching
- Blocking/backing
- Concrete
- Painting
- Caulking
- Door installation
- General clean-up & Material handling
About us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
Freqently Asked Questions
Douglasville's construction sector has been steadily growing, increasing demand for experienced carpenters. With multiple commercial projects underway, skilled carpenters often find ample opportunities, though candidates with diverse trade skills and commercial experience stand out in this competitive local market.
Local employers in Douglasville value carpenters proficient in blueprint reading, safety protocols, and commercial construction techniques. Certifications like OSHA 10/30 and hands-on mastery of drywall, caulking, and door installation can significantly boost employment prospects.
Mastering scaffold setup, rough formwork, and floor leveling is critical. Versatility in tasks like drywall finishing, concrete work, and patching hollow metal doors enhances a carpenter's ability to handle multi-faceted assignments without constant supervision.
Apprentices should focus on gaining broad hands-on experience under supervision, mastering safety standards, and learning blueprint interpretation. Consistent skill development across tasks like blocking, caulking, and material handling accelerates progression to journeyman roles.
Master carpenters typically oversee complex framing, scaffold construction, and quality control, leveraging years of experience. Entry-level carpenters focus more on supporting tasks such as patching and cleanup, gradually building the technical knowledge required for leadership.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a zero-harm safety culture, encouraging carpenters to adopt lean construction methods and innovative practices. This approach ensures workers maintain high safety standards while contributing to efficient, quality-driven project outcomes.
Carpenters at Balfour Beatty in Douglasville enjoy comprehensive benefits like 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, and paid volunteer days. The company fosters career growth through mentorship and diverse project exposure, supporting long-term skill advancement.
Carpenters in Douglasville earn roughly between $18 and $28 per hour, depending on experience and skill set. Those with five or more years in commercial construction, proficient in specialized tasks like drywall finishing and concrete work, tend to be at the higher end of this range.
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