About the role#
Shirley Contracting Company is hiring Summer Associates for the 2027 season. This full-time internship offers field and management exposure across civil, utility, bridge, and structure projects. You will work on projects ranging from $1 million to over $500 million. The program includes opportunities for networking and community service to help you grow professionally.
What you'll do#
- Learn how the company acquires work by soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and scope bid packages.
- Assist field supervision with self-perform and subcontractor crews.
- Support schedule planning and management.
- Track daily quantities, receive and track tickets, and review foreman daily timecards.
- Learn the business and financial management of a project, including subcontract administration and payment request reviews.
- Manage submittals and RFIs.
- Track change orders and project budgets.
- Build positive relationships with customers and co-workers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Civil Engineering major.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate leadership.
- A desire to work in the heavy highway and civil construction industry.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Location & details#
- Locations: Richmond, Hampton, Louisa, Chesterfield, and New Kent, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour.
About Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
Shirley Contracting Company is a construction firm based in Lorton, Virginia. Founded in 1974, the company specializes in heavy civil and transportation projects. It operates as an affiliate of Clark Construction Group. The firm focuses on highway, roadway, and utility infrastructure development across the Mid-Atlantic region.
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