Summer Associate - Water/Wastewater (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Summer Associate Program is an opportunity to build a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and Clark's business. Working as part of the Clark Water team, associates will be involved in delivering infrastructure that provides clean water. Associates 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. The program includes training and development opportunities, social events, jobsite tours, and formal training sessions. Key components include a Capstone Project for developing innovative solutions and presenting findings to leadership, and the Passport Experience to guide the summer journey, establish connections, and gain industry knowledge. This immersive, full-time program runs for 8-10 weeks and begins in late May or early June.
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree
- Interest and passion for the construction industry
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Responsibilities
- Project Management: Understanding 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: Manage the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process.
- Trade Partner Success: Become a trusted advisor to subcontractors to plan for successful field installation.
- Field Management: Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on jobsites.
- Quality Control and Safety: Monitor tradeworkers with emphasis on the quality of work and safety.
- Project Schedule: Assist with schedule management and site logistics.
- Critical Thinking: Resolve unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination.
- Project Development: Understand how to acquire new work, develop winning strategies, and build strong client relationships through budgeting, estimating, and purchasing.
- Budgeting: Review initial contract documents, solicit, and provide preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids.
- Estimating: Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare the overall bid proposal, and quantify labor and material prices required for projects.
- Purchasing: Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review the scope of work, and manage relationships with subcontractors.
- Business Operations: Explore essential functions that keep the company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the Clark organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
