Carpenter, Construction

USD 25.50 - 28.00 Hourly | HRBT Expansion Project in Norfolk, VA, United States Full Time

Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project is looking for new team members to join Hampton Roads Connector Partners (HRCP).

Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of Dragados, VINCI, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $4.8bn Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9 mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45’ diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

The project is expected to continue to the end of 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various carpentry tasks involving physical labor on highway, road, and bridge construction
• Build forms for retaining walls, pipe and bridges
• Responsible for forming, bracing and securing structure forms
• Build forms for retaining walls, pipe and bridges
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs
• Perform additional assignments as needed

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a carpenter preferred
• Minimum of 18 years age or older
• A valid driver’s license
• Strongly prefer candidates with High School Diploma
• Must pass drug screen
• Thorough knowledge and working experience of DOT standards and regulations
• Able to communicate effectively with workers and subcontractors
• Able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (day/night)
• Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Must demonstrate attention to details
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extensions chutes, stretching, sitting/driving, shifting gears, and covering/uncovering load when applicable.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Must be able to exert 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&DD
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

HRCP or any of its JV Parent Companies will not charge a fee to attain, complete or submit Applications of Employment.

HRCP does offer free translation and interpretation services to aid in the application and hiring process.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

HRCP and affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of Dragados, VINCI, and Flatiron, has been selected to construct the $3.3bn Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Design-Build P roject; the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).