About the role#
The Summer Associate program provides hands-on experience within the Clark Water team. You will work on-site to support the infrastructure that delivers clean water. This full-time, 8 to 10 week program runs from late May or early June through the summer of 2027. You will be embedded with a team to gain experience in project management, field operations, and business development. The program includes a team-based Capstone Project, the Passport Experience program, and Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
What you'll do#
- Review gross billings, track change orders, and manage subcontractor requisitions.
- Handle submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
- Collaborate with subcontractors to plan field installations.
- Monitor workers to ensure quality of work and safety standards.
- Assist with site logistics and schedule management.
- Resolve unforeseen challenges regarding installation, schedules, and trade partner coordination.
- Review 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 review scopes of work.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Genuine interest in the construction industry.
- Ability to take ownership, solve problems, and meet commitments.
- Professional demeanor and effective communication skills.
- Proactive team player attitude.
- Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Physical capability to bend, kneel, reach, and navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
- Comfort working in elevated or confined areas near moving mechanical equipment.
- Adaptability to varying weather conditions and noise levels.
Location & details#
- Location: Louisa, VA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23 to $29 per hour.
- 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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