Assistant Project Manager

About Us

We’re here because the ‘old way’ wasn’t working.

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.

Position Overview

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support Project Managers and senior leadership in overseeing client capital projects from due diligence through closeout. You’ll help manage the design and permitting process, procure contractors, develop and maintain project budgets and schedules, and ensure quality assurance throughout. The role involves close, day-to-day collaboration with clients, design teams, contractors, and consultants — and offers a clear runway to grow into a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support

• 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.
• Coordinate day-to-day communications and resolutions among architects, contractors, and clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including meeting agendas and minutes, RFIs, submittals, invoices, and change orders.

Design & Procurement

• 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.
• Lead coordination efforts with dry utility providers and jurisdictions.
• Support procurement and coordination of owner-supplied items such as FF&E, artwork, and signage.

Budget & Schedule

• Develop and maintain the overall Critical Path Method (CPM) Master Project Schedule.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

Closeout

• Facilitate project closeout, including punch list coordination and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in commercial construction project management, civil engineering, or as an architect preferred; strong candidates with less direct experience but relevant internships or related backgrounds will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — the ability to write clear meeting minutes, run an organized call, and represent Iskagna well in front of clients is central to this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience with design-build project delivery is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Prior experience with Procore, Autodesk Build, or similar construction management software is a plus.
• Working 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.

Location

This is a full-time, in-person role based in our Charleston, SC office.

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