Summer Associate - Water/Wastewater (Summer 2027)

Clark Construction Group•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Summer Associate will join Clark Water for an immersive, full-time summer program lasting 8–10 weeks and beginning in late May or early June. The role provides hands-on experience in the construction industry and exposure to project management, field management, project development, and business operations. Associates are embedded with a team at a jobsite or in a department and participate in training, development activities, social events, and jobsite tours. The program includes a team-based Capstone Project focused on developing solutions for real business opportunities and presenting findings to company leadership. The Passport Experience provides structured exposure to Clark’s business, opportunities to build company-wide connections, and essential industry knowledge. This is an active, hands-on role involving substantial time on construction sites and some office work. The work environment can include variable weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined spaces, moving mechanical equipment, and active project conditions. The role may require extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines. Employees must follow Clark’s safety policies and applicable laws. A pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening is required, and random fitness-for-duty tests are conducted quarterly.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree.
Interest in and passion for the construction industry.
Ability to meet the physical demands of active jobsite work, including frequent standing and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, reaching; and frequently lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity sufficient to read plans and inspect work.
Willingness to work extended hours when needed, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
Ability to follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Successful completion of a pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening; employees are also subject to quarterly random fitness-for-duty tests.

Responsibilities

Review gross billings, track change orders, and review subcontractor requisitions.
Manage submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and material tracking.
Help subcontractors plan successful field installations and build effective trade partner relationships.
Monitor trade work for quality and safety.
Assist with project schedule management and site logistics.
Help resolve challenges involving installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
Review initial contract documents, solicit subcontractor bids, and provide preliminary bid evaluations.
Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
Help execute subcontractor agreements, review scopes of work, and manage subcontractor relationships.
Explore business operations and the functions that support the Clark organization.
Participate in program training and development, jobsite tours, social events, the Capstone Project, and the Passport Experience.