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Carpenter
Balfour Beatty
Location : Lithonia, GA, 30058
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
Lithonia's growing construction sector means steady demand for skilled carpenters. Applicants should prepare for a competitive process, highlighting hands-on experience and versatility in tasks like drywall and concrete. Local employers prioritize familiarity with regional building codes and safety standards.
While not always mandatory, certifications like OSHA safety training and NCCER carpentry credentials can boost job prospects in Lithonia. These credentials demonstrate commitment to safety and skill, aligning well with employers such as Balfour Beatty that emphasize zero harm® and quality craftsmanship.
Mastering blueprint reading, scaffold construction, and drywall installation are vital. Additionally, proficiency in caulking, floor leveling, and door installation strengthens a carpenter’s value in commercial settings, where diverse skills contribute to project efficiency and safety compliance.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a safety-first culture with its zero harm® initiative and supports employee growth through tuition assistance and comprehensive benefits. Carpenters here engage in varied tasks from rough formwork to finishing, reflecting a commitment to craftsmanship and career development.
Employees benefit from structured career pathways that encourage skill diversification and leadership roles. Balfour Beatty’s national presence offers exposure to large-scale projects and mentorship programs, making it ideal for carpenters aiming for master carpenter status or supervisory positions.
Carpenters in Lithonia typically earn between $40,000 and $58,000 annually, depending on experience and skill set. Those with over five years of commercial construction expertise, like the Balfour Beatty role, often command salaries at the higher end, especially with specialized competencies.
Adapting quickly by coordinating with project managers and using multi-skilled abilities like patching or material handling helps maintain productivity. Prioritizing communication and safety ensures that obstacles such as material shortages or weather impacts are managed efficiently.
Modern carpentry blends physical tasks with technical know-how, such as reading blueprints and precision layout. Many in Lithonia embrace this duality, as it enhances job security and project quality, reflecting industry trends toward skilled craftsmanship combined with technology.
Daily tasks range from constructing scaffolds and gang ladders to drywall finishing and concrete work. Carpenters also handle material logistics and site cleanup, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety protocols on diverse commercial construction sites.
Yes, Balfour Beatty offers tuition assistance and encourages continuous learning, enabling carpenters to enhance qualifications such as advanced carpentry techniques or safety certifications, aligning personal growth with company standards.
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