Trade Partner Qualification Specialist

PreconstructionOpportunity: Trade Partner Qualification Specialist

iSuite L.L.C. is seeking a qualified professional to join our Preconstruction team. iSuite is a business support services organization formed in 2023. The organization provides business development and pursuit, estimating, safety, accounting, human resources, information technology, marketing, and training services to clients within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (A/E/C) industry.

This shared-services company supports the IMI business units and provides a uniform, employee-based culture founded on our Support the Build mentality. This mentality aligns with our employee-owned company so that all personnel take an owner’s mindset approach to our business. iSuite is headquartered in Nashville, TN and has branches in Granite City, IL, Chesterfield, MO and Charlotte, NC.

We are currently looking for a Trade Partner Qualification Specialist to join our Preconstruction team located at our office in Granite City, IL or Chesterfield, MO. Our ideal candidate for a Trade partner Qualification Specialist is someone who has 2 years of experience and will serve as a key point of contact for internal teams and trade partners, ensuring a smooth and efficient compliance process that supports project success and risk mitigation.

Primary responsibilities for iSuite’s Trade Partner Qualification Specialist include:

• Administrating and managing subcontractor and vendor prequalification within TradeTapp, ensuring compliance with company standards in safety performance and documentation, quality programs and history, financial strength and capacity, and insurance and licensing status.

• Reviewing submitted documentation, to ensure all requested documents have been submitted and are ready for department review for safety records, quality control processes, and financial statements, backlog, and capacity metrics.

• Monitoring internal department approvals (safety, quality, and finance) to ensure each department is completing reviews and approvals in a timely manner.

• Ensuring all compliance data entered into TradeTapp is accurate, complete, and current.

• Communicating directly with subcontractors and vendors to request missing or updated information, clarify submissions, and provide guidance on compliance requirements and system use.

• Monitoring approval statuses and proactively follow up to prevent lapses in compliance

• Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure only qualified trade partners are onboarded.

• Supporting alignment and integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud tools (including BuildingConnected and related platforms where applicable).

• Generating reports and dashboards to provide visibility into trade partner risk, compliance status, and trends.

• Identifying opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and user experience within TradeTapp.

• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and compliance information.

Primary qualifications for iSuite’s Trade Partner Qualification Specialist include:

• 2 years of experience in construction administration, compliance, risk management, or subcontractor/vendor management.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and documentation review.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate directly with external partners and internal teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word and Excel).

• Experience working with TradeTapp or similar prequalification/compliance platforms.

• Basic knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud, BuildingConnected, or related tools.

• Understanding of construction industry metrics related to safety, insurance, quality, and financial health.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills.

• Ability to confidently communicate with trade partners, subcontractors, vendors, and project executives to ensure timely communication.

• Comfortable learning and navigating digital platforms and cloud-based systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer-focused approach when supporting trade partners through compliance requirements.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Reimbursements

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY iSuite L.L.C?

At the IMI companies, we don’t just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. IMI knows that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why IMI companies work every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. Our family-first approach and commitment to work-life balance are just a couple of the things that make the IMI companies an ideal career destination.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our team AND a part of our solution, APPLY TODAY!

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