About the role#
The Summer Associate Program provides a comprehensive look at the construction industry and our business operations. Working with the Clark Water team, you will be embedded on a job site or within a department to gain hands-on experience in project management, field management, project development, and business operations. This full-time program runs for 8 to 10 weeks, beginning in late May or early June.
Beyond daily project work, you will participate in training sessions, job site tours, and social events. You will also complete a team-based capstone project to develop solutions for real-time business opportunities and present your findings to company leadership.
What you'll do#
- Manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
- Review gross billings, track change orders, and review subcontractor requisitions.
- Support subcontractors in planning field installations.
- Monitor trade work to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
- Assist with project schedule management and site logistics.
- Resolve challenges related to installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
- Review contract documents, solicit subcontractor bids, and provide preliminary bid evaluations.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
- Collaborate on subcontractor agreements, review scopes of work, and manage subcontractor relationships.
- Learn the budgeting, estimating, and purchasing processes for acquiring new work.
- Explore the functions that support company business operations.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields.
- Interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to work on active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
- Ability to bend, kneel, and reach, with the capacity to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Adaptability to varied weather, noise levels, and elevated or confined work areas.
- Willingness to work extended hours during critical project phases or deadlines.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment fitness for duty screening.
- Professionalism, punctuality, and a proactive approach to team collaboration and problem-solving.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid 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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