About the role#
The Summer Associate Program is a full-time, 8-10 week immersive experience designed to build a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry. You will be embedded with a team on a jobsite or within a department to gain hands-on experience in project management, field management, project development, and business operations. Throughout the summer, you will complete a Capstone Project, participate in the Passport Experience, and fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
What you'll do#
- Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions.
- Manage submittals, RFIs, and the material tracking process.
- Plan for successful field installations with subcontractors.
- Monitor tradeworkers with an emphasis on work quality and safety.
- Assist with schedule management and site logistics.
- Resolve unforeseen challenges related to installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
- Review initial contract documents, solicit bids, and provide preliminary evaluations.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
- Execute subcontractor agreements and review scopes of work.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Genuine interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to reliably meet role expectations and commitments.
- Effective communication skills.
- Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Capacity to navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Commitment to following all safety policies and procedures.
Location & details#
- Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid position.
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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