Project Manager - K-12 Education

The role

This Project Manager serves as an owner's representative for K-12 school construction, renovations, and capital improvement programs. You will work with contractors and design teams to ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality standards.

What you will do

• Act as owner's representative for school construction, renovations, additions, and bond-funded programs
• Manage budget, schedule, quality, and compliance with client standards
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and project team members
• Assist in submission of regulatory documentation and approvals
• Prepare status reports, meeting minutes, and presentations
• Coordinate punch lists, O&M documentation, and warranty materials for closeout

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience managing K-12 school facilities through planning, design, construction, and closeout
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, and cost management
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and MS Office/Bluebeam
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites as assignments require
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Nice to have

• Familiarity with state education department requirements, local school district standards, and applicable state construction oversight agencies
• Owner's representative or program management background (vs. GC-side only)
• CCM, PMP, or LEED AP certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Mentorship from experienced owner's representatives and program managers
• Diverse project experience across K-12 school districts and public education
• A clear path to senior roles as the firm grows
• Exposure to AI-powered project management tools
• Flexibility to work remotely while traveling to project sites as needed

About the company

Brookwood Group is a boutique owner's representative and program management firm. They manage programs across healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors exclusively on the owner's side.