About the role#
The Summer Associate Program at Clark Water provides hands-on experience in the construction industry. You will be embedded with a team on a jobsite or within a department to learn about project management, field operations, and business development. This full-time program lasts 8 to 10 weeks, starting in late May or early June 2027. You will also complete a team-based capstone project and present your findings to company leadership.
What you'll do#
- Review gross billings, track change orders, and manage subcontractor requisitions.
- Handle submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
- Assist with schedule management and site logistics.
- Monitor tradeworkers to ensure quality and safety compliance.
- Solve unforeseen challenges related to installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material costs.
- Review contract documents and solicit preliminary subcontractor bids.
- Execute subcontractor agreements and manage professional relationships.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering fields.
- Genuine interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to work extended hours as required by project phases.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Physical ability to navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
- Capacity to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Visual acuity for reading technical plans and inspecting work.
- Comfort working in elevated or confined areas, around moving mechanical equipment, and in varying weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: 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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