Summer Associate Job at Clark Construction Company (Houston)

Summer Associate

Clark Construction Company

Location:
United States , Houston

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

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 team on a jobsite or in a department, gaining hands-on experience across project management, field management, project development, and business operations. Beyond your project work, you will become an integrated member of the Clark community through training and development opportunities. This immersive, full-time program runs for 8 -10 weeks and begins in late May or early June.

Job Responsibility:

Project Management: Working in project management gives you an understanding of the day-to-day and long-term business and financial management associated with construction projects
Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders and subcontractor requisitions
Document Control - Managing the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process
Trade Partner Success - Become a trusted advisor to our subcontractors to plan for a successful field installation
Field Management: Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on our jobsites
Quality Control and Safety - Monitoring trade workers with emphasis on quality of work and safety
Project Schedule - Assisting with schedule management and site logistics
Critical Thinking - Resolving unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination
Project Development: Understand how we acquire new work, develop winning strategies, and build strong client relationships through budgeting, estimating, and purchasing
Budgeting - Reviewing initial contract documents, soliciting and providing preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids
Estimating - Performing quantity takeoffs, preparing the overall bid proposal and quantify labor and material prices required for projects
Purchasing - Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review scope of work and manage relationships with the subcontractor community
Business Operations: Explore the essential functions that keep our company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the Clark organization
The Capstone Project: A team-based project that challenges you to develop innovative solutions for real-time business opportunities
Present your findings directly to company leadership
The Passport Experience: A curated series of experiences designed to guide your summer journey

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a graduate degree
Interest and passion for the construction industry
Enthusiasm & Drive: Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done
Arrive early for meetings and events
Be a proactive team player
Take initiative, represent the company professionally
Build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders
Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success
Always maintain a positive attitude
Delivery & Performance: 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
Learning & Growth: 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
Physical Requirements: Ability to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists
Full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching
Comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Ability to communicate effectively
Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work
Adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels
Comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment
Comfortable with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress
Follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws
Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines
Monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address time-sensitive matters or emergencies
Authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis

What we offer:

Resources, mentorship, training
Build your network through social events and jobsite tours
Sharpen your skills with formal training sessions led by Clark experts
Gain visibility and the chance to make a tangible impact
Establish meaningful connections across the company
Gain essential industry knowledge

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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