Future Construction Engineer: Mentored, Hands-On

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC is offering an Engineer internship in Nashville to provide a hands-on introduction to our business. You’ll participate in formal training and mentorship while exploring project management, field operations, budgeting, estimating, and purchasing from day one.

You’ll gain practical skills across project development, scheduling, quality control, and safety, while building leadership instincts in a collaborative, high-performance culture that values initiative and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree, with an expected graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
• Interest and passion for the construction industry

Responsibilities

• Project Management: understanding the day-to-day and long-term management of construction projects.
• Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions
• Document Control - Manage 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 - Monitor tradeworkers with emphasis on the quality of work and safety
• Project Schedule - Assist with schedule management and site logistics
• Critical Thinking - Resolve 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 - Review initial contract documents, solicit, and provide preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids
• Estimating - Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare the overall bid proposal, and quantify labor and material prices required for projects
• Purchasing - Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review the scope of work, and manage relationships with subcontractors
• Business Operations: Explore the essential functions that keep our company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the Clark organization.
• As a member of the Clark team, you will be an ambassador for our business and culture. Drive Stakeholder Success by anticipating needs, Foster Business Growth by building industry connections, Recruit the Next Generation of Talent by leveraging relationships.

Skills

Enthusiasm & Drive

Delivery & Performance

Learning & Growth

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or master's degree with expected graduation Winter 2026 or Spring 2027

Job description

Clark Construction Group, LLC is offering an Engineer internship in Nashville to provide a hands-on introduction to our business. You’ll participate in formal training and mentorship while exploring project management, field operations, budgeting, estimating, and purchasing from day one.

You’ll gain practical skills across project development, scheduling, quality control, and safety, while building leadership instincts in a collaborative, high-performance culture that values initiative and