Configuration Specialist

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a PMIS Configuration Specialist to translate business requirements into Procore and Kahua configurations, workflows, templates, permissions, and custom elements. This remote role includes travel to client sites as needed.

You will configure and optimize PMIS modules, lead data migration efforts, and drive user adoption within construction, engineering, or capital projects environments. Bachelor’s degree and PMIS certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years hands-on Procore and/or Kahua experience, with 2–3+ years in PMIS administration.
• Translate requirements into PMIS configurations including workflows, fields, templates and reports.
• Experience in construction, engineering or capital projects, ideally public-sector/government.
• Proven PMIS implementation experience: setup, data migration, templates, user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into PMIS configurations, workflows, and custom elements.
• Configure templates, fields, cost codes, and permissions; implement automation rules.
• Lead or support PMIS implementations, including data migration and user adoption.
• Assist with training, SOPs, and change management for end users.

Skills

PMIS admin

Procore

Kahua

Workflows

Custom fields

Templates

Reports

Automation

User access

Data governance

Vendor certs

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction/Engineering/IT)

Tools

Trimble Unity Construct

Oracle Unifier

APIs

ERP integrations

Job description

PMIS Configuration Specialist (or similar title like Procore Administrator, Implementation Specialist, or PMIS Configurator). This role focuses on translating business requirements into actual configurations, workflows, templates, permissions, and custom elements.

Location: Remote with some travel

Required Experience

• 3–7+ years of hands‑on experience in Procore and/or Kahua, with at least 2–3 years specifically in project-level system administration, configuration, and customization
• Proven track record of translating business and project requirements into PMIS configurations, including workflows, custom fields, templates, reports, and automations.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or capital projects industry, ideally with public‑sector/government projects
• Demonstrated success leading or supporting PMIS implementations, including setup, data migration, template development, and user adoption.

Key Technical Skills (Configuration & Customization Focus)

• Deep expertise in PMIS environment wide administration and implementation:
• Configuring advanced settings for process, app, tools (e.g., Budget, Change Orders, Commitments, Submittals, Documents, Drawings, RFIs, Daily Logs, Inspections, Punch List, etc.).
• Creating and managing configurable fieldsets, custom fields, cost codes, WBS, classifications, and templates.
• Designing and implementing company/project-level workflows, permission templates, and automation rules.
• User and access management: Directory management, permission templates, roles, and security/compliance configurations (especially important for government or secure projects).
• Data management: Imports/exports, templates, document controls, and best practices for data standards/governance.
• PMIS vendor Certifications, especially admin certification or implementor certification.

Soft Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong business analysis and communication: Ability to gather/interpret requirements from stakeholders (PMs, executives, field teams), document them clearly, and explain technical configurations to non-technical users.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Quick resolution of configuration issues, with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Training and change management: Experience creating SOPs, user guides, and delivering training sessions.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, IT, Business, or equivalent practical experience (often 5–8+ years in related roles).
• Ability to work independently in a hands‑on capacity while collaborating with teams, developers (for advanced custom work), and vendors.

Nice-to-Haves (Differentiators)

• Proficiency with other PMIS platforms (e.g., Trimble Unity Construct, Oracle Unifier)
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP) or construction-specific credentials.
• Knowledge of project management financials (budgeting, invoicing, commitments, change events).
• Integrations and API knowledge: Experience with APIs for custom integrations, ERP/financial system connections (e.g., Viewpoint, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft), webhooks, and data syncing.