Summer Associate - Safety - Northern Virginia

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.