Summer Associate 2027 (Civil Construction)

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking Summer Associates to work on various projects in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC areas. This position offers field and management exposure across civil, utility, bridge, and structures projects ranging from $1 million to over $500 million. The Summer Associate Program includes networking, community service, and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Team player with leadership abilities
• General understanding of and/or desire to work in the heavy highway/civil construction industry
• Willingness to learn new skills and enhance career growth
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening
• Must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Learn how Shirley acquires new work by soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and scoping bid packages
• Assist field supervision with self-perform and subcontractor crews, including schedule planning, tracking daily quantities, receiving/tracking tickets, and reviewing foreman daily timecards
• Learn business and financial management of projects, including administering subcontracts, reviewing payment requests, managing submittals and RFIs, tracking change orders, and monitoring budgets
• Establish positive working relationships with customers and co-workers while learning about the company’s culture and policies

Pay

Hourly range: $18.00 – $23.00. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.