Development Services Coordinator

Department: Project Management

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Compensation: $20.00 - $40.00 / hour

Description

Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm, supporting clients throughout the nation. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we thrive on collaboration, innovation, and delivering exceptional results for clients nationwide. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Development Services Coordinator to provide project due diligence, public and private sector plan review and permitting services. This role will report to Stephanie Merdan, Development Services Team Lead.

Essential Duties

• Conduct thorough project due diligence, research, and documentation of entitlement activities, including compiling design guidelines, zoning information, and relevant maps and reports
• Develop and implement effective strategies to secure necessary project approvals
• Apply advanced knowledge of public and private sector permitting across diverse project types
• Prepare detailed plan review and permit packages, schedules, and presentation materials
• Lead and coordinate pre-application conference meetings with stakeholders and review entities
• Draft and submit permit and plan review applications, including supporting narratives and responses
• Serve as liaison with plan review and permitting agencies to facilitate approvals
• Proactively seek opportunities to streamline and accelerate review processes
• Collaborate with internal team members and external consultants across multiple disciplines
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and review authorities
• Maintain accurate records of permitting processes and stakeholder interactions
• Monitor and manage permit-related tasks and provide timely updates to Project Managers
• Perform quality assurance reviews before and after submittals
• Participate in client meetings and project presentations as needed
• Support public engagement efforts through workshops and presentations
• Represent projects during public meetings, including City Council and Planning Commission sessions
• Leverage professional and personal networks to identify and pursue new business opportunities

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrated attention to detail, curiosity, and strong investigative skills
• Proven experience in design, public engagement processes, or project management
• Solid understanding of planning principles, zoning ordinances, and land development procedures
• Familiarity with City, County, and State review processes, including applications for variances, conditional use permits (CUPs), planned unit developments (PUDs), zoning amendments, and plan reviews
• Ability to interpret and connect zoning ordinances with building code requirements
• Environmental permitting experience is a plus, though not required
• Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects across interdisciplinary teams with competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, OneNote, BlueBeam, and ESRI ArcGIS preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team-driven project success
  
  

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel