Preconstruction Manager (ITB Mining)

Required Skills & Experience

• Commercial drywall construction experience, ideally as a Project Manager or Estimator
• Strong ability to independently read and navigate construction drawings, plans, specifications, and related contract documents
• Knowledge of metal-framed construction and ability to distinguish metal-framed projects from wood-framed projects
• Ability to identify drywall scope and determine whether opportunities fit the estimating team's capabilities
• Ability to assess project size, including identifying projects generally around 50,000 SF or larger when square footage is not explicitly stated
• Ability to identify requirements that could materially affect project cost or risk
• Strong critical-thinking and investigative skills, including recognizing missing, inconsistent, or contradictory information
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, self-directed, and accountable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment
• Collaborative, team-first approach with the willingness to share knowledge and accept feedback

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Commercial drywall Project Management experience
• Commercial drywall estimating experience
• Bluebeam experience, particularly for rough square-foot takeoffs
• Experience mining and reviewing ITBs through BuildingConnected
• Experience reviewing specifications and broader contract documents in addition to drawings
• Mentoring, teaching, or training experience
• Experience performing front-end/preconstruction project reviews
• Mid-to-late-career construction experience
• Interest in transitioning away from traditional PM/field responsibilities into a remote preconstruction position

Job Description

Insight Global is currently seeking an ITB Mining Specialist to join a client in the commercial construction industry. This individual will serve as a front-end opportunity qualification resource, mining BuildingConnected, email, shared ITB inboxes, and branch ITB inboxes to identify qualified commercial drywall opportunities for the estimating team. They will independently review construction drawings, specifications, and related documents to determine project size, confirm metal-framed versus wood-framed construction, identify applicable drywall scope, and determine whether an opportunity warrants estimator review, with the team generally targeting projects of approximately 50,000 square feet or larger. The ITB Mining Specialist will perform front-end document reviews to uncover requirements such as texture, composite cleanup, and other conditions that may create additional cost or project risk, while investigating discrepancies or missing information rather than simply forwarding invitations. When project size is unclear, they may use Bluebeam to perform rough square-foot takeoffs and will communicate relevant findings to estimators, ITB team members, and leadership. This person will manage a high volume of incoming opportunities while ensuring viable projects are not missed and enough qualified work remains available to support the continued growth of the estimating organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial drywall knowledge, critical thinking, attention to detail, independent judgment, and a collaborative, low-ego approach that allows them to contribute their experience while supporting and mentoring less-experienced teammates.