Summer Associate (Summer 2026)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•San Diego, CA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

At Clark, we build leaders—individuals who take ownership, rise to challenges, and deliver the Clark standard of excellence. Across the industry, Clark is known for exceptional performance and shaping communities with some of the most complex, high-profile projects being built today. We empower you to take on significant responsibility early, and back your growth with resources, mentorship, training, and a culture that challenges you to take your career further. Here, the standard is higher. Our team doesn't just build great projects—we build the leaders who make them possible. The Role The Summer Associate Program is your opportunity to build a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and our business. As a summer associate, you will be fully embedded with a team on a jobsite or in a department, gaining hands-on experience across project management, field management, project development, and business operations. Beyond your project work, you will become an integrated member of the Clark community through training and development opportunities. Build your network through social events and jobsite tours, and sharpen your skills with formal training sessions led by Clark experts. Other cornerstones of the Summer Associate Program include: The Capstone Project: A team-based project that challenges you to develop innovative solutions for real-time business opportunities. You will present your findings directly to company leadership, gaining visibility and the chance to make a tangible impact. The Passport Experience: A curated series of experiences designed to guide your summer journey. The Passport showcases the full breadth of Clark’s business, helps you establish meaningful connections across the company, and ensures you gain essential industry knowledge. This immersive, full-time program runs for 8 -10 weeks and begins in late May or early June. Responsibilities Throughout the summer, you will be exposed to: Project Management: Working in project management gives you an understanding of the day-to-day and long-term business and financial management associated with construction projects. Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders and subcontractor requisitions Document Control - Managing the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process Trade Partner Success - Become a trusted advisor to our subcontractors to plan for a successful field installation Field Management: Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on our jobsites. Quality Control and Safety - Monitoring trade workers with emphasis on quality of work and safety Project Schedule - Assisting with schedule management and site logistics Critical Thinking - Resolving unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination Project Development: Understand how we acquire new work, develop winning strategies, and build strong client relationships through budgeting, estimating, and purchasing. Budgeting - Reviewing initial contract documents, soliciting and providing preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids Estimating - Performing quantity takeoffs, preparing the overall bid proposal and quantify labor and material prices required for projects Purchasing - Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review scope of work and manage relationships with the subcontractor community Business Operations: Explore the essential functions that keep our company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the Clark organization.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree
Interest and passion for the construction industry

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm & Drive: Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done. Arrive early for meetings and events. Be a proactive team player – ask how you can help and be present. Take initiative, represent the company professionally (dress, demeanor), and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success, and always maintain a positive attitude.
Delivery & Performance: Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments. Understand and follow Clark's standard procedures. Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems. Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.
Learning & Growth: Immerse yourself in Clark's culture, your team, and your community. Fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements. Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in your learning – be curious! Continuously build your technical expertise and grow your business acumen.

Responsibilities

Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders and subcontractor requisitions
Document Control - Managing the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process
Trade Partner Success - Become a trusted advisor to our subcontractors to plan for a successful field installation
Quality Control and Safety - Monitoring trade workers with emphasis on quality of work and safety
Project Schedule - Assisting with schedule management and site logistics
Critical Thinking - Resolving unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination
Budgeting - Reviewing initial contract documents, soliciting and providing preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids
Estimating - Performing quantity takeoffs, preparing the overall bid proposal and quantify labor and material prices required for projects
Purchasing - Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review scope of work and manage relationships with the subcontractor community