Summer Associate (Summer 2027)

Clark Construction Group•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Summer Associate Program provides hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and Clark’s business. Associates are embedded with a team at a jobsite or in a department and gain exposure to project management, field management, project development, and business operations. The program also includes training and development opportunities, social events, jobsite tours, and formal training sessions led by Clark experts. Program cornerstones include the Capstone Project, a team-based project addressing real-time business opportunities, with findings presented directly to company leadership, and the Passport Experience, a curated series intended to showcase the breadth of Clark’s business, build connections, and provide essential industry knowledge. This immersive, full-time program runs for 8–10 weeks and begins in late May or early June. The role combines active jobsite work with office work and is physically demanding. Associates are expected to follow Clark Construction safety policies and applicable laws. The work takes place in a demanding, high-performance environment and may require extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. A pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening is required, and employees undergo random fitness-for-duty tests quarterly.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree.
Interest and passion for the construction industry.
Ability to frequently be on one’s feet and navigate active jobsites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines.
Punctuality, dedication, initiative, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness, curiosity, and willingness to take ownership and learn.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience across project management, field management, project development, and business operations.
Participate in training and development opportunities, social events, jobsite tours, and formal training sessions.
Contribute to a team-based Capstone Project addressing real-time business opportunities and present findings to company leadership.
Use the Passport Experience to learn about Clark’s business, establish connections, and gain industry knowledge.
Project management: review gross billings, track change orders and subcontractor requisitions, manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking, and support subcontractor field installation planning.
Field management: assist with site logistics and schedule management, monitor quality and safety, and help resolve installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination challenges.
Project development: review contract documents, solicit and preliminarily evaluate subcontractor bids, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, quantify labor and material prices, and support subcontractor agreements and relationships.
Explore business operations and the functions that support Clark’s organization.
Follow Clark Construction’s safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements and actively build technical expertise and business acumen.