About the role#
Shirley Contracting Company is hiring Summer Associates for the 2027 season. This full-time, paid internship provides exposure to field operations and project management across civil, utility, bridge, and structure projects. You will work on projects ranging from $1 million to over $500 million while participating in networking and community service opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Learn how to acquire new work by soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and scoping bid packages.
- Assist field supervision with schedule planning, tracking daily quantities, receiving tickets, and reviewing foreman daily timecards.
- Gain experience in project business and financial management, including administering subcontracts, reviewing payment requests, and tracking budgets.
- Manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Build professional relationships with customers and colleagues while learning company policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Civil Engineering program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- A desire to work in the heavy highway and civil construction industry.
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership.
- Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Lorton, Strasburg, Fairfax, and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- Pay: Hourly range of $18.00 to $23.00.
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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