Summer Associate - Water/Wastewater - Chattanooga, TN

The Summer Associate - Water/Wastewater role provides you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in our business. As a Summer Associate with Clark Water, you will learn the fundamentals of construction from the best and brightest in the industry while delivering the infrastructure that allows millions of people to enjoy clean water.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery - Field & Project Management 

Working in field management will allow you to learn the building process, assist in laying the groundwork for projects and coordinate the sequence of work on a project site. Responsibilities include:

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 

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

Project Development

Working in project development, you will learn how Clark acquires new work, develops strategies for meeting project goals and maintains relationships with clients. Departments within project development include budgeting, estimating, and purchasing. Responsibilities include: 

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 

Basic Qualifications

• Currently attending university and working to complete a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field 
• Interest and passion for the construction industry, specifically in water and wastewater infrastructure construction 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and driven by challenge
• Solution-oriented problem solver with a hands-on and team-oriented attitude
• Able to manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners

Summer Associate Program Overview

Our summer associate program provides a realistic view of what it’s like to work at Clark through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Our goal is to provide you with countless opportunities for learning, growth, and career development, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience both professionally and personally. In addition to gaining valuable hands-on experience, you will have the opportunity to build relationships throughout the organization through activities such as socials, jobsite tours, community service, and company events.

The summer associate program is a full-time program (minimum of 40 hours per week) that starts in late May or early June and typically runs about 8-10 weeks in length. Summer Associates are eligible and encouraged to work overtime during their time at Clark. Clark offers positions at its offices and jobsites throughout the country.