About the role#
The Summer Associate program is a full-time, 8 to 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 across project management, field management, and project development. You will also complete a team-based Capstone Project, participate in the Passport Experience curated series, and fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
What you'll do#
- Manage project financial tasks including gross billings, change orders, and subcontractor requisitions.
- Oversee document control processes such as submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
- Plan field installations with subcontractors and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Perform field management duties, including quality control, safety monitoring, and site logistics.
- Assist with schedule management and resolve unforeseen challenges during installation.
- Execute project development tasks, including budgeting, estimating, and purchasing.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
- Collaborate on subcontractor agreements and review scopes of work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Genuine interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to be punctual, dedicated, and a proactive team player.
- Professional demeanor and the ability to represent the company effectively.
- Reliability in meeting expectations and following standard procedures.
- Sense of ownership and accountability for your work.
- Effective communication skills.
- Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Ability to navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
- Comfort lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in elevated or confined areas and in all weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Note: This role requires a pre-employment fitness for duty screening and participation in quarterly random testing.
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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