Assistant Superintendent

John Moriarty & Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Assistant Superintendent in the Washington DC Metro area. The role supports the Superintendent in directing field forces to ensure plans, specifications, schedule, and quality are met on site.

The candidate should read and interpret plans and drawings, write reports, and present information effectively. 4-year degree preferred, with 4–6 years of construction experience, and a strong knowledge of building codes and Excel/Smartsheet scheduling.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred in Building Construction or relevant subject.
• 4-6 years of experience in Construction is preferred.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of building codes, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist field personnel in site-specific responsibilities.
• Assist field personnel in quality control inspections and documentation.
• Perform construction material takeoffs and prepare estimates for future needs.
• Understand and follow the company/project safety plan.
• Assist with subcontractor safety training and compliance.
• Review and coordinate subcontractor deliverables for project execution.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Schedule manpower and material deliveries with subcontractors.
• Attend all staff and foreman's meetings.
• Assist Area and Lead Superintendents in daily activities.
• Coach and mentor Field Engineers.

Skills

Reading plans & drawings

Report writing

Effective communication

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet scheduling

OSHA 30-hour certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Team collaboration

Construction knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Education

4-year degree preferred in Building Construction

Job description

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Assistant Superintendent in the Washington DC Metro area.

Assistant Superintendents with Moriarty are responsible for assisting the Superintendent with direction and control of field forces (both Moriarty employees and subcontractors) to ensure that the project is built according to plan, specification, schedule, and quality.

The Assistant Superintendent should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington DC Metro area.

The Assistant Superintendent must have the ability to read and interpret plans & drawings, write reports & procedure manuals, and effectively present information. Some responsibilities include:

• Assist field personnel in their site-specific responsibilities
• Assist field personnel in quality control inspections and documentation
• Ability to perform construction material takeoffs and make estimates for future needs
• Understand company / project safety plan
• Assist with administration of subcontractor safety training and compliance
• Review and coordinate subcontractor deliverables for project execution
• Monitor subcontractor activities to assure compliance with contract documents
• Schedule manpower and material deliveries with subcontractors
• Attend all staff and foreman's meetings
• Assist Area and Lead Superintendents in daily activities
• Coach / mentor Field Engineers

Education:

• 4-year degree preferred, in Building Construction or relevant subject.

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience required, in Construction is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of building codes, construction drawings, and specifications
• Can follow an area schedule and track its progress
• Full understanding of Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet scheduling
• Eligible for CPR & First Aid Certification
• OSHA 30-hour certified / eligible
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Candidates must be adaptable, team players, and have strong client service skills

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require moderate physical activity
• Driving between sites, climbing stairs and ladders, walking on rough terrain, standing for extended periods of time
• Work onsite, outdoors, in all weather conditions. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. The employee will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in Virginia is between $100-140K.

John Moriarty & Associates participates in E-Verify for all hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. More information can be found at www.e-verify.gov.