About the role#
The Summer Associate Program provides an immersive, full-time experience within the Clark Water team. You will be embedded in a job site or department to gain hands-on experience in project management, field management, project development, and business operations. This program runs for 8 to 10 weeks, beginning in late May or early June. You will also complete a team-based capstone project, participate in the passport experience curriculum, and fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
What you'll do#
- Project Management: Review gross billings, track change orders, and manage subcontractor requisitions. Handle submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
- Field Management: Assist with site logistics and schedule management. Monitor tradeworkers with a focus on work quality and safety. Resolve unforeseen challenges related to installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
- Project Development: Review initial contract documents and provide preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids. Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices. Execute subcontractor agreements and manage relationships with subcontractors.
- Trade Partner Success: Act as a trusted advisor to subcontractors to plan for successful field installations.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Genuine interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to communicate effectively and act as a proactive team player.
- Punctual, dedicated, and professional in both dress and demeanor.
- Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Physical comfort navigating active job sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
- Ability to work in elevated or confined work areas.
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- 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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