Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

Brookwood

48d•Remote

About The Position

Brookwood Group has been protecting owner interests in construction since 1989. Our lineage traces back to George T. Heery: one of the original developers of the Construction Project Management profession and creator of the Bridging delivery method. We've managed over $10 billion in construction programs across healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors. Now we're looking for senior professionals who want to help us grow. We are seeking experienced owner's representatives and program managers with expertise in colleges, universities, and research institutions who have developed strong relationships working directly with university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards. If you've spent your career earning the trust of the people who own these buildings—and you're looking for a platform to continue serving those clients without the overhead of running your own firm—Brookwood may be the right fit. We welcome candidates from any U.S. location who are willing to travel to project sites as needed. This role offers significant autonomy to manage client relationships while leveraging Brookwood's resources, reputation, and technology platform. If you're tired of working for firms that don't share your commitment to actually representing the owner's interests, let's talk.

Requirements

15+ years in construction project management, program management, or owner's representation.
Demonstrated track record managing $25M+ higher education capital projects.
Strong working relationships with university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards.
Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating state higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards and project closeout requirements.
CCM, PMP, PE, RA, or LEED AP certification.
Experience with research facility construction, campus infrastructure programs, and institutional governance processes

Responsibilities

Lead complex academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs from planning through closeout.
Cultivate client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
Serve as the owner's trusted advisor on budget, schedule, quality, and risk management.
Navigate state higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to firm-wide knowledge and best practices.
Contribute to proposals and business development pursuits.
Travel to project sites as needed to provide hands-on owner's representation.