Project Manager - Higher Education

The role

You will serve as an owner's representative on active construction projects for colleges, universities, and research institutions. You will work alongside contractors and design teams to ensure projects meet time, budget, and quality standards.

What you will do

• Act as owner's representative for academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs
• Manage and coordinate budget, schedule, quality, and compliance with client standards
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other project team members
• Assist in the submission of regulatory documentation and approvals
• Prepare status reports, meeting minutes, and presentations
• Coordinate punch lists, O&M documentation, and warranty materials for project closeout

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience managing higher education 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 higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards
• 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 colleges, universities, and research institutions
• A clear path to senior roles as the firm grows
• Exposure to AI-powered project management tools

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.