Summer Associate

Job Description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC – Summer Associate Program

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is actively seeking talented individuals for our Summer Associate Program. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience on various projects within the Richmond/Hampton Roads area.

About the Program

As a Summer Associate, you will receive invaluable field and management exposure across a diverse range of project types, including:

• Civil construction
• Utility projects
• Bridge construction
• Structures

These projects vary significantly in scale, ranging from $1 million to over $500 million dollars, providing a comprehensive learning experience. Beyond project work, our program offers several opportunities for:

• Networking with industry professionals
• Engaging in community service initiatives
• Participating in learning sessions to foster personal and professional growth

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualities and skills:

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• A dedicated team player with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• A general understanding of and/or a strong desire to work in the heavy highway / civil construction industry.
• Ready and willing to learn new skills and enhance their career growth.
• Proficient in computer skills and corresponding programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Potential Summer Assignments

During your summer with Shirley Contracting, your assignments could include:

• Learning how Shirley acquires new work by:
  • Soliciting and providing preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids.
  • Performing quantity takeoffs.
  • 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.
  • Reviewing Foreman Daily Timecards.
• Learning the business and financial management associated with a project, including:
  • Administering subcontracts.
  • Reviewing requests for payment.
  • Managing submittals and RFIs (Requests for Information).
  • Tracking change orders.
  • Tracking budgets.
• Establishing positive working relationships with customers and co-workers while learning about the company’s culture and policies.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis to be considered.
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).