Director, Program Management - Higher Education

The role

This executive leadership role involves owning a practice area, leading business development, and overseeing a portfolio of higher education programs. You will build and lead a team while shaping the strategic direction of the firm.

What you will do

• Own and grow a practice area by setting strategy, building the team, and developing the client base nationally
• Lead business development to identify opportunities, lead pursuits, and close new work
• Serve as the executive relationship owner for university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards
• Oversee delivery of complex academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs
• Build, lead, and develop a team of associate directors, senior PMs, project managers, and assistant PMs
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy, operational improvements, and best practices
• Represent Brookwood in the market at conferences, industry associations, and client-facing presentations
• Collaborate with firm principals on hiring, resource allocation, compensation, and firm growth
• Travel to project sites and client locations as needed

Required qualifications

• 18+ years in construction project management, program management, or owner's representation
• Demonstrated track record leading $100M+ capital programs or portfolios of complex projects
• Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships with university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards
• Track record of winning work with measurable business development results
• Experience building and leading teams including hiring, mentoring, and managing performance
• Executive presence and excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Nice to have

• Experience leading an owner's representation or program management practice at a consulting firm
• Deep expertise and market reputation in colleges, universities, and research institutions
• Established relationships with owners and decision-makers in your target market
• Experience with research facility construction, campus infrastructure programs, and institutional governance processes
• CCM, PMP, PE, RA, or DBIA certification
• Master's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field

Benefits

• Influence over firm strategy, operations, and growth trajectory
• Meaningful equity participation
• Compensation structure aligned with firm success
• Opportunity to build a national practice
• Technology-forward platform with AI tools
• Collaborative leadership team
• Flexibility to work remotely

About the company

Brookwood Group has been protecting owner interests in construction since 1989. The firm was co-founded by George Heery, a developer of the Construction Project Management profession.