Summer Associate (Summer 2027)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Myrtle Beach, 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, gaining hands-on experience in project management, field management, project development, or business operations. The program also includes formal training, mentorship, social events, jobsite tours, and other development opportunities. Program cornerstones include a team-based Capstone Project, in which associates develop solutions to real-time business opportunities and present findings 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. The role is active and hands-on, with significant time on construction sites as well as time in an office. Associates are expected to follow Clark safety policies and applicable laws. The work takes place in a demanding, high-performance environment and may require flexibility to work extended hours, particularly 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 testing.

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, especially 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 work on foot and navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; perform bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and follow safety policies and procedures.
Pass a pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening; employees are subject to random quarterly fitness-for-duty testing.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in project management, field management, project development, or business operations as part of a jobsite or department team.
Review gross billings, track change orders, and review subcontractor requisitions.
Manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
Support subcontractors in planning successful field installations.
Monitor trade work for quality and safety.
Assist with project schedule management and site logistics.
Help resolve challenges involving installation, scheduling, and trade partner coordination.
Review initial contract documents, solicit subcontractor bids, and provide preliminary bid evaluations.
Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
Collaborate on subcontractor agreements, review scopes of work, and manage subcontractor relationships.
Participate in the Capstone Project and present findings to company leadership.
Participate in training, development, and Passport Experience activities.
Follow Clark safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.