About the role#
The Safety Summer Associate role offers hands-on experience in the construction industry. You will work directly with safety and operational leaders to support the health and well-being of team members and craft workers on active jobsites. This full-time, 8 to 10-week program begins in late May or early June. You will participate in the Capstone Project and the Passport Experience to build your network and gain industry knowledge.
What you'll do#
- Assist in executing corporate and project-specific safety and health programs.
- Promote a proactive safety culture by coaching, mentoring, and educating trade partners and internal team members.
- Conduct daily jobsite walks to monitor safety compliance.
- Track metrics and assist in reporting project safety performance.
- Partner with field superintendents and project leadership to plan for high-risk operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university bachelor's degree program in Occupational Health and Safety.
- An interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, and ladders.
- Comfort lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments, including elevated or confined areas.
- Availability for extended hours during critical project phases.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time and paid.
- Note: This is a drug-free workplace requiring a pre-employment fitness for duty screening.
About Clark Construction Group
Clark Construction Group operates as a building and infrastructure company in the United States. The firm manages projects across public and private sectors including corporate, cultural, education, and entertainment markets. It also handles infrastructure work such as power, transit, water, and roadways. The company maintains offices across the country and employs over 5,000 people.
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