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Superintendent

John Moriarty & Associates
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026

The Superintendent is responsible for leading all field operations and driving the successful execution of construction projects from start to finish. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Superintendent will oversee both self-performed and subcontracted work, ensuring compliance with contract documents, project schedules, safety requirements, and company quality expectations while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed construction sequence for a critical path scope of work.
  • Maintain 3 week look ahead schedule.
  • Maintain schedule of construction activities as required by the area of supervision to support overall project schedule. Review any deviations to the master schedule with the Project Superintendent.
  • Pre-plan daily construction activities that ensure work is installed in compliance with contract documents and project specifications. Interact with design team/consultants as required to ensure compliance.
  • Recognize deficiencies in either install quality and/or compliance with contract docs and enforce the remedial action.
  • Pre-plan and manage site logistics as required by the area of supervision (i.e. deliveries, crane picks, staging requirements, aerial lifts, etc.)
  • Recognize install materials or methods that do not comply with provisions of JMA subcontracts and enforce the remedial actions as required.
  • Pre-plan daily construction activities to ensure work is in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and JMA site-specific safety protocols
  • Detailed NFPA 241 & 4 implementation and documentation.
  • FPPM role (designated, on-site safety role mandated for construction, demolition, and major renovation projects to prevent jobsite fires and ensure compliance with NFPA-241.)
  • Recognize unsafe work practices and enforce corrective actions as required to comply with OSHA, NFPA, and JMA site-specific safety protocols.
  • Managing and presenting T&M slips for signature only after thoroughly reviewing the trade scope and exclusions to determine if it is extra work.
  • Ensure that all required ISD/AHJ inspections are scheduled/logged in a timely manner to maintain workflow.
  • Review all relevant subcontract agreements with the SPM/PM/Project Super to ensure understanding of what scope is owned by contract.
  • Review hold log/allowance log periodically with SPM/PM/Project Super/Cost Engineer to understand monies that are available for slip work/OT etc. Notify all aforementioned of foreseen/upcoming slip work.
  • Communicate with PM’s to verify that all pertinent submittals are approved and materials are ordered to ensure work can start per the schedule.
  • Verify that all subs under your purview are using the most up-to-date documents prior to commencing with any scope of work.
  • Implement/enforce all required QA/QC in their specific areas (pre-pour checklist, pre-board checklist, etc.)


Qualifications:

  • 5-10 years of experience within the construction industry as a super or similar role.
  • Highly proficient document literacy (has proficient understanding of all details in contract docs to complete any scope within area of supervision.)
  • Proficient understanding of the means and methods required to complete any scope within the area of supervision
  • Proficient understanding of subcontracts, approval letters, and assumptions & qualifications for any scope within area of supervision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Autodesk Forma
  • CSL License
  • NFPA Hot Work Certification
  • OSHA 30 Certification


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 Boston is between $120,000 and $185,000.


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.

Salary : $120,000 - $185,000

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