Summer Associate (Civil Construction)

Overview

Summer associate role offering field & management exposure on civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• bid evaluation
• quantity takeoffs
• schedule management
• client relations
• subcontract admin
• budget tracking

Tasks

-Learning how Shirley acquires new work by soliciting and providing preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and scoping of bid packages. -Assisting field supervision with self-perform and subcontractor crews by assisting with schedule planning / management, tracking daily quantities, receiving / tracking tickets, and reviewing Forman Daily Timecards. -Establish a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers while learning about the company’s culture and policies. -Learning the business and financial management associated with a project. Including: administering subcontracts, reviewing requests for payment, managing submittals and RFI’s, tracking change orders, and tracking budgets.

Requirements

• word
• excel
• powerpoint
• construction
• communication
• leadership

What You Bring

-General understanding of and/or the desire to work in the heavy highway / civil construction industry. -Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening. -Outstanding communication, organizational and time-management skills. -A team player with leadership abilities. -Proficient in computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint. -Ready and willing to learn new skills and enhance their career growth.

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About Shirley Contracting Company, Llc

-Over five decades, it evolved into a powerhouse contractor known for major infrastructure projects like the ICC, I‑95 Springfield Interchange, Dulles Greenway widening, and sections of Fairfax County Parkway. -Specializing in design‑build, heavy civil, highway & bridge, utility infrastructure, site development, and public‑private partnerships, the firm self‑performs key phases to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. -Operating divisions such as Shirley Underground and Metro Earthworks help tailor services from utility relocations to earthworks and deep foundations. -Now part of the Clark Construction family, the company carries forward a legacy of innovation and regional impact with each project. -Unusual fact: the company’s name honors its roots in the “Shirley Highway” project, reflecting a history deeply tied to the area’s transportation evolution.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass pre‑employment physical and drug screening.