Summer Associate (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Summer Associate – Corporate role offers an immersive look into the strategic engine powering Clark’s nationwide operations. Embedded directly within a corporate department, you will partner with our project delivery, development, and executive teams to solve complex business challenges, drive operational efficiency, and strengthen Clark’s competitive advantage as an industry leader. The Summer Associate Program is your opportunity to build a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and our business. As a summer associate, you will be fully embedded with a corporate department, gaining hands-on experience across our business operations. Beyond your project work, you will become an integrated member of the Clark community through training and development opportunities. Build your network through social events and jobsite tours, and sharpen your skills with formal training sessions led by Clark experts. Other cornerstones of the Summer Associate Program include: The Capstone Project: A team-based project that challenges you to develop innovative solutions for real-time business opportunities. You will present your findings directly to company leadership, gaining visibility and the chance to make a tangible impact. The Passport Experience: A curated series of experiences designed to guide your summer journey. The Passport showcases the full breadth of Clark’s business, helps you establish meaningful connections across the company, and ensures you gain essential industry knowledge. This immersive, full-time program runs for 8 -10 weeks and begins in late May or early June.
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree
- Interest and passion for the construction industry
- Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done.
- Arrive early for meetings and events.
- Be a proactive team player – ask how you can help and be present.
- Take initiative, represent the company professionally (dress, demeanor), and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders.
- Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success, and always maintain a positive attitude.
- Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments.
- Understand and follow Clark's standard procedures.
- Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems.
- Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.
- Immerse yourself in Clark's culture, your team, and your community.
- Fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
- Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in your learning – be curious!
- Continuously build your technical expertise and grow your business acumen.
- Comfortable with prolonged sitting while working on a computer, handling documents, or participating in meetings.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Visual acuity for reviewing documents and performing computer work.
- Ability to move around the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including construction sites, using different modes of transportation.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion.
- Be energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and be prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results.
- Significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
- Pass a pre-employment fitness for duty screening.
Responsibilities
- Partner with project delivery, development, and executive teams to solve complex business challenges.
- Drive operational efficiency.
- Strengthen Clark’s competitive advantage as an industry leader.
- Gain hands-on experience across business operations.
- Participate in training and development opportunities.
- Build network through social events and jobsite tours.
- Sharpen skills with formal training sessions led by Clark experts.
- Develop innovative solutions for real-time business opportunities as part of a team-based Capstone Project.
- Present Capstone Project findings directly to company leadership.
- Participate in the Passport Experience to understand the full breadth of Clark’s business, establish connections, and gain industry knowledge.
Benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
