Senior Project Manager (Contract/Part-time) - Higher Education

The role

This person will provide owner's representation for academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs. They will serve as a trusted advisor on budget, schedule, quality, and risk management.

What you will do

• Provide owner's representation on academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs
• 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
• Support business development efforts and client relationship development as needed
• Mentor junior staff and share institutional knowledge
• Coordinate with Brookwood leadership on project staffing and resource needs

Required qualifications

• 15+ years in construction project management, program management, or owner's representation
• Demonstrated track record managing higher education capital projects
• Strong working relationships with university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards
• Excellent communication skills
• Executive presence
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel to project sites as assignments require
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Nice to have

• Deep experience in colleges, universities, and research institutions
• CCM, PMP, PE, RA, or LEED AP certification
• Experience with research facility construction, campus infrastructure programs, and institutional governance processes
• Existing client relationships that could benefit from Brookwood's platform

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive hourly or project-based compensation
• Access to Brookwood's back-office support, insurance, and contracting infrastructure
• AI-powered project management tools
• Opportunity to transition to full-time if circumstances change

About the company

Brookwood Group has been protecting owner interests in construction since 1989. The company was co-founded by George Heery and uses AI-powered tools to serve clients.