Assistant Development Manager

Iskagna Management, based in Charleston, SC, is a Real Estate Development and Construction Management consulting firm that serves developers, institutions, and government agencies throughout the Southeast United States. Our name Iskagna, meaning "Clear Sky", is indicative of how we approach each project. At Iskagna, we offer our clients a clear path to higher returns and the agility to avoid the day-to-day pitfalls of capital projects.Job OverviewAs an Assistant Development Manager you are responsible for supporting the Development Manager in stewarding our client's capital projects from due diligence through closeout. This will include leading the selection of design professionals, managing the design and permitting process, procuring a general contractor, managing budget, developing and managing a master development schedule, providing quality assurance throughout the project cycle. The Assistant Development Manager will report to one or more Development Manager and will be responsible for overall project controls and documentation. Objectives & ResponsibilitiesAssist with managing up to three capital improvement projects for our clients at any given time.Assist with managing and coordinating all aspects of each project, including the design, permitting, budget, schedule, operational needs, procedures, client standards, sustainability design, QA/QC program requirements, tax credits, and other specific project requirements.Develop and manage the overall CPM Master Development Schedule.Support Project or Development Manager with the procurement process for consultants and general contractor(s).Review contractor proposals (inclusive of Assumptions and Clarifications, Estimates, Organizational Charts, etc.) to accurately evaluate fairness and completeness of scope relative development objectives.Support Development Manager with value engineering process in conjunction with the General Contractor, Owner, and Design Team.Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, Owner, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.Review, understand, and manage procedures for handling changes to the contract documents, project schedule changes, invoices and pay applications, change orders, substitutions, etc.Document the status of the project, all meetings, and correspondence with all project team members.Assist with procurement and coordination of owner OFE, FFE, Artwork, etc. as required.Lead coordination efforts with all dry utilities.Perform regular site visits to monitor project progress and provide oversight to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget.Perform tasks as assigned, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, drafting and issuing meeting minutes, maintaining project documents, reviewing submittals, coordinating RFI responses, reviewing pay applications, coordinating bid process for consultants and contractors, and reviewing and drafting change orders.Develop and foster relationships with outside resources, including third-party contractors, consultants, and vendors.Coordinate Punchlist and Closeout procedures.Skills & QualificationsBS in Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field is required.3+ years of experience in commercial construction project management required.Experience working for a Design-Build Contractor is a plus.Excellent oral and written communication skills with owners, consultants, and construction professionals.Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Fluency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.Substantial understanding of the development process, including design management, permitting, construction process, etc.Able to work with a minimum of supervision - must be highly motivated and self-directed.Willingness to participate in an entrepreneurial environment and assist with company growth.Up to 25% travel may be required.CompensationCompensation will be dependent on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, and alignment with market data.

Created: 2025-05-31