Senior Prequalification Specialist

JOB PURPOSE / POSITION OVERVIEWThe Senior Prequalification Specialist serves as the Company's advanced subject matter expert for subcontractor, vendor, supplier, and trade partner prequalification programs. This role leads complex qualification reviews, supports operational risk evaluation, oversees high-priority and strategic submissions, and provides guidance to internal teams regarding qualification standards and compliance requirements.The Senior Prequalification Specialist plays a critical role in supporting enterprise-wide operational readiness by partnering with executive leadership, Operations, Safety, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Preconstruction teams to evaluate qualification risks, improve processes, and maintain consistent qualification standards across multiple business units and regions.This position provides senior-level technical expertise, process leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day operational support for the Company's prequalification function.DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIESAdvanced Prequalification & Risk Oversight

Lead and oversee complex, high-risk, high-value, or strategic prequalification submissions and renewalsReview, evaluate, and interpret qualification documentation including financial information, safety records, licensing, insurance, bonding, litigation disclosures, and compliance-related documentationIdentify operational, financial, safety, or compliance concerns and escalate recommendations to leadership as appropriateSupport qualification approval recommendations through risk analysis, documentation review, and operational collaborationInterpret client, agency, contractual, and regulatory qualification requirements and provide guidance to project teams and leadershipAssist with evaluation of trade partner capacity, operational performance indicators, and qualification trends

Operational Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

Serve as a primary internal resource regarding qualification processes, standards, and risk-related concernsPartner closely with Operations, Preconstruction, Estimating, Safety, Legal, Accounting, Procurement, and Executive Leadership teams regarding qualification strategy and operational readinessFacilitate recurring qualification review meetings and support leadership discussions regarding approvals, concerns, and exceptionsSupport operational teams in evaluating new trade partners, vendors, and suppliers across multiple markets and geographic regionsAssist leadership with prioritization of department workload, escalations, and critical project deadlines

Process Improvement & Program Administration

Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to qualification workflows, reporting, systems, and operational efficiencyAssist with development, implementation, and maintenance of department procedures, standards, templates, and best practicesSupport administration, optimization, and troubleshooting of qualification software platforms, databases, SharePoint resources, and reporting toolsMonitor industry trends, evolving compliance requirements, and best practices related to contractor qualification and risk managementAssist with internal audits, compliance reviews, and process evaluations and implementation of department procedures and best practices

Reporting & Analytics

Develop and analyze qualification metrics, reporting dashboards, approval trends, compliance tracking, and operational performance indicatorsPrepare recurring reports and status updates for leadership and operational stakeholdersAssist leadership with identifying operational risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities through reporting analysis

Leadership, Mentorship & Training

Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to Administrators, Coordinators, and SpecialistsAssist with onboarding and training of team members regarding qualification standards, systems, workflows, and compliance expectationsSupport knowledge-sharing and cross-functional education efforts related to qualification requirements and operational processesPromote consistency, accountability, and accuracy across the prequalification program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (KSA's, Education, YOE)

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Construction Management, or related field5+ years of progressive experience in prequalification, compliance, construction operations, or related fieldAdvanced knowledge of construction prequalification processes and compliance requirementsStrong leadership, mentoring, and communication skillsAbility to manage complex projects and competing prioritiesStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS (environment, noise level, public interactions)

Primarily office-based environment with limited travel or jobsite visits as neededProlonged periods of sitting, computer use, and document reviewFrequent use of phones, email, and electronic systems for communication and coordinationAbility to occasionally lift or move standard office materials up to 20 poundsAbility to wear required PPE on job sites.