Position Summary:
The Pre-Construction Coordinator provides administrative and logistical support to the pre-construction team, ensuring that projects are well-organized, fully documented, and ready for execution. This role supports critical tasks such as managing submittals and procurement, coordinating documentation, and supporting project planning. The coordinator plays a key role in maintaining compliance, communication, and workflow efficiency across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Submittals & Documentation
- Prepare and track material submittals, shop drawings, and sample requests
- Create and manage safety plans and as-built drawing sets
- Maintain accurate records of project submittals and responses
- Collaborate with vendors and project stakeholders to ensure timely submissions
2. Document Control
- Maintain and organize project documentation, including bid data, change orders, invoices, and project schedules
- Develop and maintain a logical folder structure for internal document sharing
- Follow up on outstanding documents or required approvals from vendors and subcontractors
- Support internal audit readiness through complete and orderly document records
3. Procurement Support
- Request and follow up on quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
- Assist with equipment and material procurement, ensuring timely ordering and delivery aligned with project timelines
- Track purchase orders and delivery schedules to minimize delays
- Coordinate with field teams to understand and meet project procurement demands
4. Bid Management & Project Scoping Support
- Assist in the solicitation and coordination of subcontractor bids
- Distribute plans and specifications, and track bid scope compliance
- Work closely with estimators and project managers in defining scopes of work, budgets, and project schedules
5. Communication & Administrative Support
- Facilitate clear communication between project stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
- Schedule and coordinate internal meetings, record meeting minutes, and monitor action items
- Provide general administrative support, including reporting, database management, and coordination of internal approvals
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time management skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management/document control software
- Attention to detail - Able to track multiple versions of documents and ensure accuracy across submittals and procurement logs
- Basic knowledge of construction processes and terminology, including bid management, scopes of work, budgeting, scheduling, and safety plans
- Experience in construction or engineering environments is a plus