About the role#
The Summer Associate Program offers a comprehensive look at the construction industry. You will be fully embedded with a team on a jobsite or in a department to gain hands-on experience in project management, field management, project development, and business operations. This full-time, 8-10 week program begins in late May or early June.
Beyond daily project work, you will complete a team-based capstone project and participate in the passport experience, a curated series of events designed to build your network and industry knowledge.
What you'll do#
- Project Management: Review gross billings, track change orders, and manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
- Field Management: Monitor tradeworkers with an emphasis on quality and safety, assist with site logistics, and manage project schedules.
- Project Development: Review contract documents, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and collaborate on subcontractor agreements.
- Problem Solving: Resolve unforeseen challenges related to installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, specifically in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Architecture, or Business Administration.
- An interest in the construction industry, enthusiasm, and drive.
- Ability to reliably meet the expectations of your role and follow standard procedures.
- Effective communication skills and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Location & details#
- Location: Tempe, Arizona.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time summer internship.
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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