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A growing, employee-owned mechanical construction organization is seeking a Trade Partner Qualification Specialist to join its Preconstruction team.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in construction administration, compliance, risk management, or subcontractor/vendor management.

This position will manage trade partner prequalification and compliance, ensuring subcontractors and vendors meet company requirements related to safety, quality, financial strength, capacity, insurance, and licensing.

Responsibilities

· Manage subcontractor and vendor prequalification.

· Review safety, quality, financial, insurance, and licensing documentation.

· Ensure required documentation is complete and current.

· Track internal safety, quality, and finance approvals.

· Maintain accurate trade partner compliance information.

· Contact subcontractors and vendors regarding missing or updated documentation.

· Monitor compliance status and prevent lapses.

· Support trade partner onboarding.

· Generate reports related to compliance, risk, and qualification status.

· Support BuildingConnected and Autodesk Construction Cloud integration.

· Identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows.

· Maintain confidentiality of financial and sensitive information.

Qualifications

· 2+ years of construction administration, compliance, risk management, or subcontractor/vendor management experience.

· Experience with subcontractor or vendor prequalification.

· Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

· TradeTapp or similar prequalification platform experience preferred.

· BuildingConnected or Autodesk Construction Cloud experience is a plus.

· Understanding of construction safety, insurance, quality, and financial requirements.

· Strong organizational and follow-through skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Ability to work directly with subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.

· Ability to maintain confidential information.

Compensation & Benefits

· $75,000–$100,000 Base Salary

· Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

· Discretionary Annual Bonus

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with Company Contributions

· Paid Time Off & Sick Time

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

· Gym Reimbursement

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional interested in trade partner management, compliance, risk, and preconstruction within a growing, employee-owned organization.

To apply, submit an updated resume to jen.thiel@gogpac.com

All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.