Summer Associate - Water/Wastewater (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Summer Associate Program offers an immersive introduction to the construction industry and Clark’s business. Working with the Clark Water team, the Summer Associate supports the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure and is embedded with a team at a jobsite or in a department. The role provides hands-on exposure to project management, field management, project development, and business operations. Associates participate in training and development, social events, jobsite tours, and formal training sessions led by Clark experts. Program elements include a team-based Capstone Project focused on developing solutions for real business opportunities and presenting findings to company leadership, as well as the Passport Experience, a series of activities intended to showcase Clark’s business and build industry knowledge and connections. This full-time program lasts 8–10 weeks and begins in late May or early June. It is an active, hands-on position with substantial time on construction sites as well as time in an office. The role requires adaptability to weather, noise, active equipment, elevated or confined areas, and the pace of active projects. Extended hours may be required, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines. A pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening is required, and employees are subject to quarterly random fitness-for-duty tests.
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree.
- Interest and passion for the construction industry.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of an active role, including frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
- Ability to follow safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
- A pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening is required; employees are subject to quarterly random fitness-for-duty tests.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on exposure to project management, field management, project development, and business operations as part of a Clark Water team.
- Review gross billings, track change orders, and review subcontractor requisitions.
- Manage submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and material tracking.
- Support subcontractors as a trusted advisor in planning successful field installations.
- Monitor trade work for quality and safety.
- Assist with project schedule management and site logistics.
- Help resolve challenges involving installation, schedules, 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.
- Collaborate on subcontractor agreements, review scopes of work, and manage subcontractor relationships.
- Participate in the Capstone Project and present findings to company leadership.
- Participate in program training, development opportunities, social events, jobsite tours, and the Passport Experience.
- Follow Clark safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
