Traveling Site Carpenter

I-5 Design Build•Lacey, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

I-5 Design Build is hiring a Traveling Site Carpenter to support commercial construction projects at sites throughout the United States. This is a versatile on-site support role for the superintendent, not a production framing position. The carpenter will apply hands-on commercial trade skills to a variety of field tasks, including installation, jobsite logistics, material handling, and maintaining safe, organized, productive sites. Specialized aspects of I-5’s work can be taught, but this is not an entry-level laborer position. The position requires 100% nationwide travel on a rotation of four weeks at a project site followed by one paid week off. I-5 provides a company vehicle, approved travel home during rotations, company-paid lodging during project assignments, and meals and incidental per diem based on applicable GSA rates. Compensation is $50–$70 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime as applicable. The role is full-time W-2 employment, with opportunities to advance into foreman and other field-leadership roles.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel nationwide to project sites on a four-weeks-on, one-week-off rotation.
Previous hands-on commercial construction trade experience.
Skilled background in an area such as commercial framing, drywall, finish carpentry, electrical work, or a comparable trade.
Ability to use common hand and power tools safely and effectively.
General understanding of commercial jobsites, construction sequencing, and safety.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that permits operation of company vehicles.
Willingness to complete a background check in accordance with applicable law.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical construction tasks throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Willingness to work variable hours, including nights, weekends, or overtime when required by the project.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial hospitality, gaming, restaurant, entertainment, or retail projects.
Experience operating forklifts, lifts, or other common construction equipment.
Ability to read basic plans, drawings, measurements, and installation details.
Interest in developing into a foreman or another field-leadership position.

Responsibilities

Support the superintendent with daily field operations and changing project needs.
Complete general commercial carpentry, installation, and jobsite-support tasks.
Install materials such as FRP and assist with temporary walls and site protection.
Unload, move, stage, and protect tools, equipment, and construction materials.
Safely operate standard hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
Assist with jobsite setup, cleanup, organization, and hazard prevention.
Coordinate work with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades.
Follow plans, field instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Help resolve practical field issues and maintain progress on fast-track projects.
Represent I-5 professionally in active commercial and occupied environments.

Benefits

Overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.
One paid week off after each four-week project assignment, paid at 40 hours of the employee's regular straight-time rate.
Company-paid lodging during project assignments.
Meals and incidental per diem based on applicable GSA rates.
Travel accommodations provided.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
401(k) retirement plan.
Seven paid holidays.
Paid sick leave accrued according to applicable state law.
PTO for eligible employees: one week after one year, two weeks after two to four years, and three weeks after five or more years.
Potential eligibility for discretionary performance bonuses.
Company vehicle.
Opportunities to grow into foreman and other field-leadership roles.