About the role#
The Summer Associate Program is a full-time, 8-10 week experience designed to provide a comprehensive look at the construction industry. You will be fully embedded with a team on a jobsite or in a department, gaining hands-on experience in project management, field management, project development, and business operations. Beyond your daily tasks, you will participate in the Capstone Project, the Passport Experience, and Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
What you'll do#
- Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions.
- Manage submittals, RFI, and material tracking processes.
- Collaborate with subcontractors to plan field installations.
- Monitor tradeworkers for quality of work and safety.
- Assist with schedule management and site logistics.
- Resolve unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination.
- Review initial contract documents, solicit, and evaluate subcontractor bids.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
- Execute subcontractor agreements and manage subcontractor relationships.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or another related field.
- A genuine interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to build trust with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
- Commitment to meeting role expectations and solving problems.
- Strong communication skills and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Reno, Nevada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: 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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