Form Carpenter - Bridge and Concrete Construction

The Middlesex Corporation Kittery, Maine, United States

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.

In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

The Heavy Civil Form Carpenter is responsible for constructing, installing, and removing concrete forms for bridges, foundations, walls, abutments, piers, and other heavy civil structures. This position requires experience working from plans and specifications while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

• Build, install, brace, and strip concrete forms for heavy civil construction projects.
• Construct forms for foundations, walls, footings, bridge decks, abutments, piers, and other concrete structures.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install lumber, plywood, and formwork systems.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Set forms to proper line, grade, elevation, and dimensions.
• Install embeds, block-outs, chamfers, and other form components as required.
• Assist with concrete placement, finishing, and related structural concrete activities.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, saws, and other carpentry equipment.
• Work from scaffolding, ladders, elevated platforms, and around active heavy equipment.
• Inspect formwork before concrete placement and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain tools, materials, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support field operations.

Hourly Wage

Qualifications

Previous form carpentry experience, preferably in heavy civil, bridge, highway, or structural concrete construction.

Knowledge of concrete formwork and basic construction layout.

Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic construction calculations.

Ability to read construction drawings and follow field instructions.

Experience with gang forms, handset forms, or engineered forming systems is preferred.

Ability to safely use carpentry hand and power tools.

OSHA 10 preferred.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work.

Must be able to work overtime, nights, weekends, or varying shifts when required by the project.

We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents; employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability; a top-tier 401k with matching; tuition reimbursement; an industry-leading referral program; and generous paid time off.

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