About the role#
The Summer Associate program offers hands-on experience across project management, field management, project development, and business operations. You will be embedded with a team on a jobsite or within a department to gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry. The program includes a team-based capstone project, the passport experience curated series, and Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
What you'll do#
- Review gross billings, track change orders, and manage subcontractor requisitions.
- Handle submittals, RFI processes, and material tracking.
- Act as a trusted advisor to subcontractors to plan for field installations.
- Monitor tradeworkers with a focus on quality and safety.
- Assist with site logistics and schedule management.
- Resolve unforeseen challenges regarding installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
- Review contract documents and perform preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids.
- Conduct quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
- Collaborate on subcontractor agreements and manage subcontractor relationships.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Genuine interest in the construction industry.
- Punctual, dedicated, and proactive team player approach.
- Professional demeanor and dress.
- Ability to reliably meet expectations and commitments.
- Capacity to work extended hours as needed.
- Effective communication skills.
- Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Location & details#
- Location: Blacksburg, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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