Summer Associate (Summer 2027)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Blacksburg, SC

About The Position

The 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 opportunities, social events, jobsite tours, and formal training led by Clark experts. Participants work on a team-based Capstone Project to develop innovative solutions to real-time business opportunities and present their findings to company leadership. The Passport Experience offers a curated series of experiences intended to showcase Clark’s business, build connections across the company, and develop industry knowledge. The full-time program lasts 8–10 weeks and begins in late May or early June. This is an active, hands-on role involving substantial time on construction sites as well as some office work. Associates must follow Clark’s safety policies and applicable laws. The role operates in a demanding, high-performance environment and requires flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. A pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening is required; employees are also subject to random quarterly fitness-for-duty tests.

Requirements

Be pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree.
Have an interest in and passion for the construction industry.
Be able to work in an active, hands-on role involving frequent time on construction sites.
Be able to navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bend, kneel, and reach; and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Be able to communicate effectively and have visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Be comfortable working in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Be able to spend prolonged periods sitting for office tasks such as computer work, document review, and meetings.
Be flexible to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines.
Complete a pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening and comply with random quarterly fitness-for-duty testing.
Demonstrate punctuality, dedication, initiative, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness, curiosity, and a commitment to learning and growth.

Responsibilities

Review gross billings, track change orders, and review subcontractor requisitions.
Manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
Work with subcontractors as a trusted advisor to plan 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 required labor and material prices.
Collaborate on subcontractor agreements, review scopes of work, and manage subcontractor relationships.
Participate in business operations to develop a holistic understanding of the organization.
Contribute to a team-based Capstone Project and present findings to company leadership.
Participate in program training, development opportunities, social events, jobsite tours, and the Passport Experience.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Meet role commitments, follow standard procedures, take ownership of responsibilities, and pursue learning and development.