Carpenter | Grand Rapids
Turner Construction Company
Perform rough carpentry, install structures, coordinate site work, ensure safety
9 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Detroit, MI
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Management
General Contracting
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Pre‑Construction
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM)
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Residential
Healthcare
Sports
Aviation
Transportation
Infrastructure
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
time estimating
jobsite coordination
carpentry work
tool inspection
equipment operation
scaffolding erection
- Estimate, inventory, monitor, and request time, staff, materials, and equipment needed to complete work.
- Review jobsite needs with superintendents and foremen, and coordinates construction.
- Complete rough carpentry work, site logistical work, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and jobsite cleanup.
- Inspect all tools and power tools before use to ensure they are in safe and working condition.
- Comply with written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
- Install structures and fixtures including but not limited to windows, frames, floorings, trim, and hardware.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactor, and construction hoist.
- Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required (including daily participation in Pre-Task Plans) and ensure Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
- Erect scaffolding and ladders, as needed.
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements.
- Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
What you bring
foundations
tool maintenance
safety
surveying
blueprints
3+ years
- Knowledge of foundations and framing of buildings or other structures.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including uses, repair, and maintenance associated with carpentry and woodworking.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Basic arithmetic, basic geometry, and their applications to carpentry.
- Comprehend safety instructions and signage.
- Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Clear communication skills, especially in emergency situations.
- Basic knowledge of construction surveying.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction carpentry.
- Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
- Ability to accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
- Able to understand and interpret project drawings.
- Minimum of three (3) years of carpentry experience required.
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Overview
1902 Founded
Year Founded
The company's legacy began in 1902.
- With a rich legacy, the company has delivered iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Center.
- The company specializes in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction.
- The company has earned a reputation for executing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget.
- The company’s expertise extends to diverse civil works, including heavy civil projects like bridges, roads, and utilities.
- The company is also known for its innovative approach, integrating advanced construction techniques and sustainability in its projects.
- The company has consistently ranked among the top global contractors.
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Commitment
- “A promise made is a promise delivered.”
- Safety and Wellness: promote an injury-free environment and the safest workplace possible
- Lean Construction: emphasize collaboration, reliable scheduling and delivering the most value while consuming the fewest resources
- Innovation: foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical expertise
- Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency: conduct business consciously and responsibly to create a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future
- Community and Citizenship: commitment to community and educational outreach as essential corporate citizenship
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): connecting safety, care for others, sustainability, transparency and accountability
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Neutrality Targets
Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Net Zero for operations by 2030 and supply chain by 2040.
$60B Delivered
Green-Building Projects
Over $60 billion worth of green-building projects completed.
43M Tons Diverted
Construction Waste Reduction
Over 43 million tons of construction waste diverted from landfills.
27% Emissions Cut
Data-Center Pilot Success
Achieved a 27% reduction in emissions through electric temporary heat in data-center pilot.
- LED lighting on sites, bans vehicle idling, electrifies fleet and pilots hybrid/electric construction equipment
- Fleet to be fully electric by 2028
- Using renewable diesel (HVO) across projects to reduce lifecycle carbon, with broader deployment planned in 2025
- Projects like Chico State Behavioral & Social Sciences Building are net‑zero operationally and LEED Gold
- Advanced low‑carbon concrete methods earned NRMCA Concrete Innovation Awards (e.g. SFO Terminal 3 West, Intuit Dome, Massachusetts research facility)
- ESG pillars: sustaining our planet, protecting people, transforming industry
2030 Vision
Workforce Diversity
Aim to reflect the diversity of communities at every level by 2030.
120+ ERGs
Employee Resource Groups
Operate over 120 Employee Resource Groups with thousands of participants.
- Workforce as richly diverse as the communities in which the company operates.
- Inclusion Action Committee set a 2030 vision to reflect community diversity with equitable representation at every level.
- Employee Resource Groups include Women, Pride, Veterans, Parents, Mosaic, Abilities, Young Professionals, and Interfaith.
- Anti-harassment/anti-bias standards enforced across all worksites; engage industry via the Time for Change Consortium.
- Recruitment goal: increase diverse hires at all levels including interns, college recruits, and experienced professionals.
- Ensure equitable access to development opportunities and fair treatment on jobsites.
- Pay equity maintained across gender and race.
- Partnerships with HBCUs include scholarships, grants, mentoring, and professional-development events for diverse students.
- ERGs support professional growth, such as empowering women's visibility and growth.
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