Development Manager

Iskagna, based in Charleston, SC, is a Construction Management and Real Estate Consulting company. What began in 2017 as a Real Estate Development venture, has evolved into a firm with four verticals: Development and Project Management, Property Management, Asset Management, and Real Estate Investment. By utilizing the skills and experience of our team, Iskagna is committed to deploying creative solutions to service all your management and development needs. 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 developing and operating real estate assets.

Job Overview

As a Development Manager you are responsible for stewarding our client’s real estate development 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, and managing budget, schedule & quality throughout the project cycle. The Development Manager will either report to a Senior Development Manager or the Development Director and will typically be supported by an Assisted Development Manager or similar.

Objectives & Responsibilities

• Manage multiple real estate development projects for our clients at any given time.
• Manage and coordinate 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. 
• Lead 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.
• Lead 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.
• Procure and coordinate owner OFE, FFE, Artwork, etc. as required.
• Coordinate Punchlist and Closeout procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a closely related field is required
• 8+ years of experience in construction or real estate development project management required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with owners, consultants, and construction professionals. 
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines. 
• In depth 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. 

Compensation

• Compensation will be dependent on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, and alignment with market data.