Summer Associate 2027 (Civil Construction)

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC•Hampton, VA

12d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for Summer Associates to work on various projects in the Richmond, Chesterfield, and Hampton Roads areas. This position will provide field and management exposure on a variety of project types including, civil, utility, bridge, and structures ranging from $1 million to over $500 million dollars. Additionally, with our Summer Associate Program, you will have several opportunities for networking, community service, and learning to help you grow personally and professionally.

Requirements

Outstanding communication, organizational and time-management skills.
A team player with leadership abilities.
General understanding of and/or the desire to work in the heavy highway / civil construction industry.
Ready and willing to learn new skills and enhance their career growth.
Proficient in computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.
Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

Learning how Shirley acquires new work by soliciting and providing preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and scoping of bid packages.
Assisting field supervision with self-perform and subcontractor crews by assisting with schedule planning / management, tracking daily quantities, receiving / tracking tickets, and reviewing Forman Daily Timecards.
Learning the business and financial management associated with a project. Including: administering subcontracts, reviewing requests for payment, managing submittits and RFI’s, tracking change orders, and tracking budgets.
Establish a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers while learning about the company’s culture and policies.