Assistant Superintendent

General SummaryJohn Moriarty & Associates of Virginia (JMAV) is seeking a full-time Assistant Superintendent in the Washington DC Metro area.Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.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.Roles & Responsibilities: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 responsibilitiesAssist field personnel in quality control inspections and documentationAbility to perform construction material takeoffs and make estimates for future needsUnderstand company / project safety planAssist with administration of subcontractor safety training and complianceReview and coordinate subcontractor deliverables for project executionMonitor subcontractor activities to assure compliance with contract documentsSchedule manpower and material deliveries with subcontractorsAttend all staff and foreman's meetingsAssist Area and Lead Superintendents in daily activitiesCoach / mentor Field EngineersEducation: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 specificationsCan follow an area schedule and track its progressFull understanding of Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet schedulingEligible for CPR & First Aid CertificationOSHA 30-hour certified / eligibleExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenCandidates must be adaptable, team players, and have strong client service skillsPhysical Requirements:This position will require moderate physical activityDriving between sites, climbing stairs and ladders, walking on rough terrain, standing for extended periods of timeWork Environment: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.The Company:John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia (JMAV) is a privately held general contractor that specializes in large scale, urban, ground-up projects such as mixed-use, multi-family, hotels, senior living, student housing and bio-medical and is one of the faster growing contactors in the DC-Metro area. Exceptional for the industry, 100% of our projects are negotiated with over 85% being with repeat clients.Our approach is characterized by transparency, collaboration, attention to detail and hands-on leadership. Our projects are set up for success by our strong emphasis on pre-construction services and planning, proper staffing and hiring best-in-class subcontractors. Our growth has been a result of outstanding execution in every phase of project delivery and an unparalleled employee retention of the best people in the industry.Our parent company, John Moriarty & Associates (JMA), was founded in 1985 in Winchester, MA and is one of the most respected general contracting firms in the industry. Learn more about us at and Moriarty & Associates of Virginia participates in E-Verify for all hired employees. xijylhu 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

Created: 2026-03-28