KPR
Director, Program Management - Higher Education
United States · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 179 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringConstruction Management
About the role
- ABOUT THE JOB Brookwood Group has been protecting owner interests in construction since 1989.
- Heery: one of the original developers of the Construction Project Management profession and creator of the Bridging delivery method.
- We've managed over $10 billion in construction programs across healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors.
Responsibilities
- Own and grow a practice area-set strategy, build the team, develop the client base nationally.
- Lead business development-identify opportunities, lead pursuits, close new work, and expand relationships with existing clients.
- Oversee delivery of complex academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs.
- Build, lead, and develop a team of associate directors, senior PMs, project managers, and assistant PMs.
- Collaborate with firm principals on hiring, resource allocation, compensation, and firm growth.
- This is an executive leadership role-you'll own key client relationships, drive business development, oversee a portfolio of programs, build and lead a team, and help shape the strategic direction of the firm.
Requirements
- 18+ years in construction project management, program management, or owner's representation.
- Demonstrated track record leading $100M+ capital programs or portfolios of complex projects.
- Track record of winning work-business development experience with measurable results.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
Nice to have
- Experience leading an owner's representation or program management practice at a consulting firm.
- Deep expertise and market reputation in colleges, universities, and research institutions.
- Established relationships with owners and decision-makers in your target market.
- Experience with research facility construction, campus infrastructure programs, and institutional governance processes
- CCM, PMP, PE, RA, or DBIA certification.
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- A true leadership seat-influence over firm strategy, operations, and growth trajectory.
- A collaborative leadership team that values doing the work right over playing politics.
Skills
- That's our foundation and it's a rich legacy of serving clients and delivering construction projects.
Compensation
- Collaborate with firm principals on hiring, resource allocation, compensation, and firm growth.
Benefits
- Serve as the executive relationship owner for key university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards.
Company info
- Now we're looking for leaders who want to help us build the next chapter.
- We are seeking a Director of Program Management with deep expertise in colleges, universities, and research institutions to lead project delivery operations and grow our national presence.
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