HVAC Pre-Construction Job Coordinator

  • Comfort Systems USA Shoffner
  • Grand Rapids, MI (Quality Air HQ)
  • 2mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Key Responsibilities

Bid Phase Support

  • Assist the Estimating Manager in preparing and assembling competitive bid packages.
  • Distribute drawings, specifications, and addenda to vendors and subcontractors.
  • Maintain and update bid logs, calendars, and proposal tracking reports.
  • Maintain and update vendor and subcontractor contact lists.
  • Proactively solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
  • Make follow-up phone calls and send email reminders to ensure timely receipt of quotations.
  • Collect, organize, and track subcontractor and supplier proposals.
  • Coordinate bid-related correspondence, clarifications, and RFIs.
  • Ensure all bid documents are complete, current, and properly formatted prior to submission.

Pre-Qualification & RFP Support

  • Prepare and submit contractor pre-qualification packages for general contractors and owners.
  • Maintain updated company information including safety data, insurance certificates, bonding capacity, and financial documentation.
  • Track and manage online qualification portals (e.g., BuildingConnected, ISNetworld, SmartBid).
  • Assist in preparing RFP/RFQ responses including resumes, project experience, and organizational charts.

Document Control & Administrative Coordination

  • Maintain organized electronic project files and naming conventions.
  • Upload and track drawings, revisions, and addenda.
  • Support document management within company systems.
  • Assist with project turnover documentation to operations upon award.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Air and Comfort Systems USA standards.

Qualifications

  • 0–5 years of experience in construction administration, estimating support, project coordination, or related field.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be comfortable making outbound calls to vendors and subcontractors to follow up on pricing and documentation.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Basic ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications is a plus.

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

  • Experience with Procore.
  • Experience with Bluebeam.
  • Familiarity with mechanical/HVAC construction projects.
  • Exposure to bidding platforms such as BuildingConnected or SmartBid.
  • Understanding of estimating workflows and pre-construction processes.