DC Area Office Engineer — Scheduling & Coordination

John Moriarty & Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Office Engineer to support construction project execution from preconstruction through closeout in the Washington, DC metro area. The OE will assist with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, document management, and project logistics.

The Office Engineer should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington, DC metro area and can expect to travel between different jobsites as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.
• Ability to travel daily across DC-Metro area jobsites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned trades in preconstruction to include quantity take-offs, preparation of bid packages, and buy-out.
• Oversee performance of assigned trades, including project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems, and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and consultants.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of project schedules.
• Assisting with submittals, RFIs, and change order processing.
• Coordinating project documentation and digital records.
• Communicating with subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Decision making

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Office Engineer to support construction project execution from preconstruction through closeout in the Washington, DC metro area. The OE will assist with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, document management, and project logistics.

The Office Engineer should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington, DC metro area and can expect to travel between different jobsites as needed.