Senior Prequalification Specialist

Haydon; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Options

Work-life Balance

Professional Development

Retirement Planning

Job summary

Haydon, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a Senior Prequalification Specialist to lead subcontractor prequalification programs. The role demands extensive experience in construction compliance and collaboration with various departments to evaluate risks and improve processes.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree, strong leadership and analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. The position offers workplace flexibility with a focus on operational readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in prequalification or compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of construction prequalification processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead prequalification submissions and renewals.
• Support qualification approval recommendations.
• Develop and analyze qualification metrics and reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

Haydon Main Office, 4640 E Cotton Gin Loop, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long‑lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all‑in‑one construction solutions including Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon’s unique full‑service structure enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimize schedule risk during construction and provide the best overall value on projects. The company offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions, including Earthscapes, a full‑service landscaping division, Origin, a modeling and design subsidiary, Desert Infrastructure Services, a manhole rehabilitation services subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company.

Posted Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Job Purpose / Position Overview

The 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, high‑value, or strategic submissions, and provides guidance to internal teams regarding qualification standards and compliance requirements. The role partners 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.

Duties / Responsibilities

Advanced Prequalification & Risk Oversight

• Lead and oversee complex, high‑risk, high‑value, or strategic prequalification submissions and renewals.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret qualification documentation including financial information, safety records, licensing, insurance, bonding, litigation disclosures, and compliance‑related documentation.
• Identify operational, financial, safety, or compliance concerns and elevate recommendations to leadership as appropriate.
• Support qualification approval recommendations through risk analysis, documentation review, and operational collaboration.
• Interpret client, agency, contractual, and regulatory qualification requirements and provide guidance to project teams and leadership.
• Assist in evaluating 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 concerns.
• Partner closely with Operations, Preconstruction, Estimating, Safety, Legal, Accounting, Procurement, and Executive Leadership teams regarding qualification strategy and operational readiness.
• Facilitate recurring qualification review meetings and support leadership discussions regarding approvals, concerns, and exceptions.
• Support operational teams in evaluating new trade partners, vendors, and suppliers across multiple markets and geographic regions.
• Assist leadership with prioritization of departmental workload, escalations, and critical project deadlines.

Process Improvement & Program Administration

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to qualification workflows, reporting, systems, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of department procedures, standards, templates, and best practices.
• Support administration, optimization, and troubleshooting of qualification software platforms, databases, SharePoint resources, and reporting tools.
• Monitor industry trends, evolving compliance requirements, and best practices related to contractor qualification and risk management.
• Assist 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 indicators.
• Prepare recurring reports and status updates for leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Assist leadership with identifying operational risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities through reporting analysis.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to administrators, coordinators, and specialists.
• Assist with onboarding and training of team members regarding qualification standards, systems, workflows, and compliance expectations.
• Support knowledge‑sharing and cross‑functional education efforts related to qualification requirements and operational processes.
• Promote consistency, accountability, and accuracy across the prequalification program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in prequalification, compliance, construction operations, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of construction prequalification processes and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Primarily office‑based environment with limited travel or job‑site visits as needed.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and document review.
• Frequent use of phones, email, and electronic systems for communication and coordination.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move standard office materials up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE on job sites.

Benefits at Haydon/Earthscapes

• Health Options:
  • Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident
  • Short‑Term / Long‑Term Disability
  • Infertility Treatment Coverage
• Work‑life Balance
• Professional Development
• Teamwork / Camaraderie
• Retirement Planning

EEO Statement

Haydon Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Visa and Sponsorship

Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Except where expressly indicated in the job posting, the company is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.