Assistant Preconstruction Manager
John Moriarty & AssociatesRole Overview
John Moriarty & Associates is hiring a entry-level Assistant Preconstruction Manager. This is a full-time role in Arlington. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
General Summary
John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia (JMAV) is seeking a full-time Assistant Preconstruction Manager to assist the Preconstruction Manager on assigned construction projects in the Washington DC-Metro area. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for gathering and distributing information to subcontractors, consultants, architects, clients, and internal team members.
The Assistant Preconstruction Manager should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington DC-Metro area and can expect to work from the Arlington, VA Main Office, and work from and travel to meetings and job sites as needed.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The daily responsibilities of the Assistant Preconstruction Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in building estimates by doing takeoffs of projects throughout the design process
- Managing bid list and contact information
- Coordinating and assemble bid packages
- Distributing project documents to subcontractors
- Developing subcontractor scopes of work
- Soliciting and coordinating price studies with subcontractors
- Reviewing and qualifying subcontractor proposals to ensure compliance with contract documents
- Maintaining drawing log and updating construction documents to most current set, including addendums
- Assisting team managers with developing site-specific logistics plans
- Occasionally visit active job sites to understand construction processes, various job site processes, and job site conditions
- Assisting with commodity and historical data collection
- Assisting in training junior level team members in preconstruction processes
- Attend meetings with external clients and consultants
- Assist in assembling GMP
Education
- 4-year degree required.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
Work Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Candidates must be adaptable, team players, and have strong client service skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to read construction documents
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline driven work environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft suite software, Newforma, Bluebeam, Autodesk Takeoff (or similar), Google Sketch-up, AutoCAD, Revit
- Ability to train, delegate work, and oversee task completion for junior team members
- Assist in professional growth of junior team members
- Desire to gain experience in construction engineering
Physical Requirements:
- This position will require light physical activity
- Office/Meeting Locations: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
- Job site: Driving between sites, climbing stairs and ladders, walking on rough terrain, standing for extended periods of time
Work Environment
- Work will be performed predominately in the office with periodic trips to the job site and meeting locations
- Job site: Outdoor work in all weather conditions; moderate to loud noise exposure
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 in the DC-Metro area. Exceptional for the industry, the majority 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 industry's best talent.
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 www.jma-va.com and www.jm-a.com.
John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Assistant Preconstruction Manager position at John Moriarty & Associates?
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Where is the Assistant Preconstruction Manager position at John Moriarty & Associates located?
This position is based in Arlington. John Moriarty & Associates has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Assistant Preconstruction Manager at John Moriarty & Associates earn?
John Moriarty & Associates has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Assistant Preconstruction Manager role at John Moriarty & Associates posted?
This role was posted on June 4, 2026 (11 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Assistant Preconstruction Manager role at John Moriarty & Associates entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements John Moriarty & Associates has listed.
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