Assistant Project Manager - Higher Education

The role

This person will support project delivery for academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs. You will work alongside senior project managers to represent university administrators and college facilities departments.

What you will do

• Support senior project managers in the day-to-day coordination of construction projects on behalf of the owner.
• Track and process RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Attend project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and consultants to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Assist with regulatory submittals and track approval status.
• Prepare status reports, progress photos, and other project documentation.
• Support punch list coordination, closeout documentation, and warranty tracking.

Required qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in construction project management, field engineering, or project coordination.
• Basic understanding of construction contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and MS Office/Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear 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

• Experience on higher education facilities, including laboratories, libraries, student centers, and residential halls.
• Exposure to owner's representative or program management work (vs. GC-side only).
• Familiarity with state higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards.
• Working toward CCM, PMP, or LEED AP certification.

Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced owner's representatives.
• Real responsibility from day one.
• Exposure to diverse project types in colleges, universities, and research institutions.
• A clear path to Project Manager and beyond.
• 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.