Summer Associate (Summer 2027)

Clark Construction Group, LLC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Clark’s Summer Associate Program provides an immersive introduction to the construction industry and Clark’s business. Associates are embedded with a team at a jobsite or in a department and gain hands-on experience across project management, field management, project development, and business operations. The program also includes training and development, social events, jobsite tours, and formal training led by Clark experts.

Program components include a team-based Capstone Project focused on developing innovative solutions for real-time business opportunities, with findings presented to company leadership, and the Passport Experience, a curated series intended to showcase Clark’s business, build connections, and provide essential industry knowledge. The full-time program lasts 8–10 weeks and begins in late May or early June 2027.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree.
• Interest and passion for the construction industry.
• Ability to work extended hours when needed, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
• Ability to perform active, hands-on work involving frequent standing, navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists, and bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to work at active construction sites in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods sitting for office tasks such as computer work, document review, and meetings.
• Must follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Must complete a pre-employment fitness for duty screening; employees are subject to quarterly random fitness for duty tests.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to project management, including the business and financial management of construction projects.
• Review gross billings, track change orders, and review subcontractor requisitions.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and support planning for successful field installations.
• Learn building processes and assist with site logistics, quality, and safety.
• 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.
• Learn how Clark acquires new work, develops strategies, budgets, estimates, and builds client relationships.
• 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 the Capstone Project and present findings to company leadership.
• Participate in program training, development opportunities, social events, jobsite tours, and the Passport Experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed