Low Voltage Controls Trade Partnership Manager

Preconstruction Opportunity:
Low Voltage Controls Trade Partnership Manager

iSuite L.L.C. is seeking an experienced and relationship-driven 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, and 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 Low Voltage Controls Partnership Manager to join our Preconstruction team located at our office in Granite City, IL or Chesterfield, MO
. Our ideal candidate for a Low Voltage Controls Partnership Manager is someone who has 10+ years of experience and will serve as a key point of contact for internal teams and controls partners.

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit qualified low voltage controls subcontractors/partners using industry relationships, professional networks, referrals and market research.
• Maintain an updated database reflecting controls subcontractor organizational structure, technical capabilities, geographic coverage, workforce availability, current backlog, and relevant project experience.
• Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with controls subcontractors.
• Ensure controls subcontractors clearly understand the icon Mechanical Trade Partner Expectations Program.
• Travel, as necessary, to perform on-site visits/in person meetings to evaluate controls subcontractor capabilities and build relationships.
• Coordinate closely with the Preconstruction team to communicate project requirements, contract expectations, and scope responsibilities to prospective controls partners.
• Participate in scope review meetings, partner selection discussions, and pursuit strategies.
• Implement workload tracking mechanisms to prevent subcontractor overloading.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and address issues related to quality, schedules, manpower and communication.
• Stay informed regarding industry trends, emerging technologies, and labor market conditions affecting controls contractors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred. A combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in building automation, control, mechanical or electrical contracting, construction management, preconstruction or subcontractor/vendor management.
• Strong understanding of low voltage controls systems and building automation technologies.
• Experience interacting with contractors, engineers, owners, project executives, and operational leadership.
• Familiarity with construction procurement and subcontractor management processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and database management reporting tools.
• Basic knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud, Building Connected, or related tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate directly with external partners and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and documentation review.
• Comfortable learning and navigating digital platforms and cloud-based systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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