Job Description

About Us

Iskagna Management is a Charleston-based real estate development and construction management firm serving private developers, institutions, and public agencies across the Southeast. We specialize in providing comprehensive project leadership from concept through closeout, acting as an extension of our clients to deliver high-quality results with minimal risk. Our name, Iskagna —meaning “Clear Sky”—represents our commitment to clarity, transparency, and unwavering focus. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors, offering the insight, structure, and discipline necessary to successfully execute complex capital projects.

Position Overview

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support Project Managers in overseeing client capital projects from due diligence through closeout. Responsibilities include managing the design and permitting process, procuring contractors, developing and maintaining project budgets and schedules, and ensuring overall quality assurance. The role involves close collaboration with clients, design teams, contractors, and consultants to achieve project goals efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of up to three simultaneous capital improvement or development projects.
• Assist with coordination of all project phases, including design, permitting, scheduling, budgeting, sustainability goals, client standards, QA/QC protocols, and potential tax credit requirements.
• Develop and maintain the overall Critical Path Method (CPM) Master Project Schedule.
• Assist with procurement of consultants, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for scope, accuracy, and alignment with project goals.
• Support the value engineering process with input from ownership, design teams, and general contractors.
• Coordinate day-to-day communications and resolutions among architects, contractors, and clients.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including meeting notes, RFIs, submittals, invoices, and change orders.
• Support procurement and coordination of owner-supplied items such as FF&E, artwork, and signage.
• Lead coordination efforts with dry utility providers and jurisdictions.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Facilitate project closeout, including punch list coordination and turnover documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial construction project management.
• Prior experience with design-build project delivery is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of design, permitting, and construction administration processes.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to a growing firm.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Compensation

Compensation will be based on education, experience, skillset, and market benchmarks. A competitive salary and potential for growth will be offered to the right candidate.

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