KPR
Project Manager - Higher Education
United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 179 days ago
Project ManagementResearchCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Management
About the role
- ABOUT THE JOB Brookwood Group is a boutique owner's representative and program management firm with roots tracing back to 1945.
- We welcome candidates from any U.S. location who are willing to travel to project sites as assignments require.
- This is a hands-on role with real growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Act as owner's representative with primary responsibility for academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs.
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of the project including budget, schedule, quality, and compliance with client standards.
- You'll be the owner's eyes and ears on the ground, working alongside contractors and design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the quality standards our clients expect.
Requirements
- 5+ years of construction project management experience.
- Proficiency with project management software (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and MS Office/Bluebeam.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
Nice to have
- Owner's representative or program management background (vs.
- CCM, PMP, or LEED AP certification.
- 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 that make your job easier, not harder.
- Flexibility to work remotely while traveling to project sites as needed.
- But we're not living in the past.
Skills
- That's our foundation and it's a rich legacy of serving clients and delivering construction projects.
Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- Assist in the submission of regulatory documentation and approvals related to state higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards.
- Prepare status reports, meeting minutes, and presentations that give stakeholders clear insight into project health.
- We manage programs across healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors-always exclusively on the owner's side of the table.
Company info
- We're growing, and we're looking for project managers who want to build their careers representing building owners.
- We are seeking a Project Manager with experience in colleges, universities, and research institutions to serve as an owner's representative on active construction projects.
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