Senior Superintendent – High-Rise & Mixed-Use (DC Metro)

John Moriarty & Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Superintendent to lead field operations in the Washington DC Metro area. The role demands driving project performance, safety, and quality while coordinating self-perform and subcontracted work to meet contract documents and schedules.

You will oversee planning, sequencing, and logistics, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget. Strong leadership and stakeholder communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience required on construction projects. Large-scale commercial project experience is preferred.
• Experience in building high-rise residential, mixed-use, or higher education projects successfully from start to finish.
• 2+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams of internal/external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and quality installation of contracted work on a project or scope
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among Moriarty employees and trade contractors and conduct regular safety inspections
• Create and manage a plan to successfully sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel
• Ensure a high quality of work consistent with project and company standards
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to deliver a project on schedule and on budget
• Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule and exhibit a command of critical schedule milestones with all project stakeholders
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high functioning team
• Cultivate strong relationships with all project stakeholders
• Maintain professionalism while representing the company and team in internal and external meetings and interactions
• Possess working knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and demonstrate an understanding of KPI for the project
• Participate in close-out activities including punch list and building operations training
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving capabilities in finding ways to overcome constant obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Scheduling

Team development

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Contract knowledge

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft

P6

Job description

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Superintendent to lead field operations in the Washington DC Metro area. The role demands driving project performance, safety, and quality while coordinating self-perform and subcontracted work to meet contract documents and schedules.

You will oversee planning, sequencing, and logistics, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget. Strong leadership and stakeholder communication are essential for success.