Development Manager

About Us

We're here because the 'old way' wasn't working.

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Owners need people who can ask tough questions, make sound decisions, and be willing to fight for their best interests. And that's what we do best.

At Iskagna, we're grounded in the belief that building strong relationships is just as important as building strong projects. We're a Charleston-based construction and development management firm with a passion for leading with heart, honoring our commitments, and serving our clients with clarity and conviction.

Founded in 2021, Iskagna was created to bring a more thoughtful, responsive approach to the built environment—one rooted in trust, transparency, and teamwork. We guide public and private clients through the full project lifecycle, helping them navigate challenges, manage complexity, and achieve outcomes that last.

Our Services

Program and Project Management, Development Management, Construction Management, Cost Management and Estimating, Project Controls, Project Monitoring, and Development Advisory

Sectors

Healthcare, Mixed Use, Education, Multifamily, Municipal, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial, and Sports + Entertainment

The Opportunity

Iskagna is at an inflection point. We've built a strong foundation in Charleston, and we're now expanding across the Southeast, deepening our presence in existing sectors, and entering new ones. That growth creates real opportunity for the right candidate — not just to lead high-profile capital projects, but to help shape what Iskagna becomes.

You'll join a firm small enough that your contributions matter, and ambitious enough that those contributions compound. You'll help refine the standards, processes, and playbooks that the next wave of hires will inherit. You'll work directly with senior leadership, build relationships with clients you'd otherwise meet only in passing at a larger firm, and have a clear line of sight into how the business is run — and where it's going. For someone who wants to be more than a number on an org chart, this is a rare window.

Job Overview

As a Development Manager, you'll lead our clients' capital projects from due diligence through closeout. You'll be responsible for selecting design professionals, managing the design and permitting process, procuring general contractors, managing budget and schedule, and providing quality assurance across the full project lifecycle. The Development Manager typically reports to a Senior Development Manager, Development Director, or Partner, and is often supported by an Assistant Development Manager.

Objectives & Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage multiple capital improvement projects simultaneously, coordinating all aspects of design, permitting, budget, schedule, operational needs, client standards, sustainability requirements, QA/QC, tax credits, and other project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, Owner, and other team members to meet project objectives and resolve issues.
• Document the status of the project, all meetings, and correspondence with all project team members.

Design & Procurement

• Lead the procurement process for consultants and general contractor(s).
• Review contractor proposals (Assumptions and Clarifications, Estimates, Organizational Charts, etc.) to evaluate fairness and completeness of scope relative to project objectives.
• Lead the value engineering process alongside the General Contractor, Owner, and Design Team.
• Procure and coordinate Owner OFE, FFE, Artwork, etc. as required.

Budget & Schedule

• Develop and manage the overall CPM Master Development Schedule.
• Manage procedures for handling contract changes, schedule changes, invoices, pay applications, change orders, and substitutions.

Closeout

• Coordinate Punchlist and Closeout procedures.

Corporate

• Support the Firm's Partners and Business Development manager with Business Development efforts in Greenville and surrounding markets.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, development management, or owner's representation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with owners, consultants, and construction professionals. This is central to the role — our clients hire us because we communicate with clarity and conviction, and we expect every Development Manager to carry that standard.
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate, or a closely related field preferred.
• Strong professional relationships in Upstate South Carolina are preferred.
• Experience working with a Design-Build Contractor is a plus.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in Microsoft Project; Primavera P6 a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated track record of building relationships across organizational lines.
• In-depth understanding of the development process, including design management, permitting, and construction.
• Self-directed and highly motivated, with the judgment to operate with limited supervision.
• Willingness to participate in an entrepreneurial environment and contribute to company growth.
• Up to 25% travel may be required. xevrcyc

Location

This is role is based in Greenville, SC.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is dependent on education, experience, and alignment with market data. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Performance bonus