Field Carpenter-FAA (100% Travel)

Parsons Corporation•Field, NM

4d•$16 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a skilled General Construction Carpenter – Field Fabrication and Installation to support facility modifications, custom fabrication, and equipment installation at Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Towers, tower cabs, and Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities nationwide. This is a 100% travel, field-based position requiring frequent travel and extended stays at project locations. The successful candidate will conduct site surveys, take accurate measurements, document existing conditions, fabricate or modify components, and complete on-site installations. The position supports the FAA Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5), which covers work including site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services. Work takes place across the FAA’s nine regions, at its Oklahoma City Aeronautical Center and Atlantic City Technical Center, and in several U.S. territories.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five or more years of experience in industrial carpentry, commercial construction, field fabrication, equipment installation, or facility modification.
Experience fabricating, modifying, assembling, and installing equipment enclosures, support structures, panels, platforms, or similar infrastructure components.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, layouts, and installation instructions.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
Ability to fabricate and install assemblies accurately and safely.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in active field settings.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and Post driving privileges.
Must be able to meet customer security requirements; a background check by federal authorities will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting equipment or infrastructure installation projects.
Journeyman carpenter certification, apprenticeship completion, trade-school training, military construction training, or equivalent practical experience.
Familiarity with building enclosures, supports, and installation-ready structures.
Ability to work with installers, engineers, and site teams.
Experience in FAA, aviation, federal, or other mission-critical environments.
Experience working in or around tower cabs, FAA facilities, equipment areas, or specialized operational facilities.
Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel, and strong field problem-solving ability.
Strong independent work habits and practical field judgment.

Responsibilities

Travel nationwide to FAA Air Traffic Control Towers, tower cabs, Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities, and other assigned locations.
Support site surveys and evaluate existing conditions.
Prepare field notes, sketches, layouts, photographs, material lists, reports, and installation documentation.
Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, models, layouts, or verbal instructions.
Fabricate, modify, assemble, and install equipment enclosures, support structures, panels, platforms, and other installation infrastructure.
Measure, cut, fit, and assemble components to support equipment and systems installation.
Coordinate with field teams to prepare and adapt installation spaces.
Comply with FAA and Parsons safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site Risk Management Plans.
Adhere to physical and information security requirements at FAA facilities.