Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

Brookwood Group has been protecting owner interests in construction since 1989, and they are seeking experienced owner's representatives and program managers with expertise in higher education. The role involves leading complex academic projects, cultivating client relationships, and serving as a trusted advisor on various management aspects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs from planning through closeout
• Cultivate client relationships and develop new business opportunities
• 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
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to firm-wide knowledge and best practices
• Contribute to proposals and business development pursuits
• Travel to project sites as needed to provide hands-on owner's representation

Requirements:

• 15+ years in construction project management, program management, or owner's representation
• Demonstrated track record managing $25M+ higher education capital projects
• Strong working relationships with university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience navigating state higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards and project closeout requirements
• CCM, PMP, PE, RA, or LEED AP certification
• Experience with research facility construction, campus infrastructure programs, and institutional governance processes