About this role
Tradespeople who enjoy working in a fast-paced construction environment and taking on hands-on physical building tasks will thrive in this role. The carpentry team supports the broader construction group by providing essential infrastructure for the data center campus in Memphis and Southaven.
This position involves laying out, cutting, and assembling temporary and permanent structures like concrete formwork, platforms, and railings. The team operates with a flat organizational structure and expects all members to contribute directly to mission objectives through strong prioritization and clear communication.
What you will do
- Build, set, and strip concrete formwork, bulkheads, and blockouts for foundations and equipment bases.
- Construct work platforms, stairs, ladders, and railings to support safe working conditions at height.
- Frame and finish wood and light-gauge structures including partitions, blocking, and door bucks.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, details, elevations, and work orders while producing as-built markups.
- Operate hand and power tools safely while following fall protection, LOTO, and site permit requirements.
- Coordinate with civil, concrete, plumbing, and electrical trades to ensure accurate installation of forms and openings.
- Support punch-list closeout, material staging, and temporary facility maintenance across construction phases.
What you need
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Bring at least three years of commercial, industrial, or heavy-civil carpentry experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to read construction drawings, details, elevations, and work packages.
- Show proficiency with construction hand, power, and layout tools.
- Maintain working knowledge of construction safety, fall protection, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Meet physical demands including lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights, and operating in all weather conditions.
- Accept scheduling flexibility including overtime, nights, weekends, and extended shifts.
Nice to have
- Journey-level carpenter experience or completion of a carpenter apprenticeship
- Industrial, manufacturing, or data center construction experience
- Experience on large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects
- OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training and fall-protection competent person status
- Advanced knowledge of print reading for architectural, structural, and civil drawings
Questions candidates ask
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Southaven, MS and Memphis, TN.
Is overtime required for this role?
This is an hourly position with overtime, and the schedule varies depending on site operational needs including frequent weekend support.
What physical demands are associated with this work?
The role requires standing, kneeling, crouching, working on ladders at elevated heights, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted.
What type of construction projects will I work on?
You will build temporary and permanent structures that keep the Memphis and Southaven supercomputer campus moving across civil, concrete, plumbing, and electrical disciplines.