Safety Summer Associate (Summer 2026)

The Summer Associate - Safety role provides you with the opportunity to ensure the safety of the thousands of team members on our jobsites. Gain hands-on experience by working alongside Clark leaders to advance Clark’s policies, programs, and procedures governing safe work practices and promote our 24/7 culture of care.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state and local safety standards

• Help promote a positive safety culture through coaching and educating to craft staff and internal employees on occupation health and safety requirements

• Conduct site-walks and assist with reporting project-specific safety performance and future plans

• Working closely with field supervision to assist in planning complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, fire prevention, and evacuation

Basic Qualifications

• Currently attending university and working to complete a bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

• Genuine interest and passion for the construction industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and the ability to anticipate and solve problems, manage risk, and analyze project needs to deliver high quality outcomes

• Ability to build interpersonal relationships with internal team members and trade partners

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role : This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment : You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.

A Drug Free Workplace : Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment fitness for duty screening is required, and random fitness for duty tests of employees are conducted quarterly.

Clark offers a total compensation package. Benefits could include commuter benefits or fitness reimbursement. Hourly rates will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, experience, and market considerations. For this role the hourly rate is $28-35/ hr.