Director, Program Management - Higher Education

Key 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.
• Serve as the executive relationship owner for key university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards.
• 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.
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy, operational improvements, and best practices.
• Represent Brookwood in the market—conferences, industry associations, and client-facing presentations.
• Collaborate with firm principals on hiring, resource allocation, compensation, and firm growth.
• Travel to project sites and client locations as needed to ensure successful project delivery.

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.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships with university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards.
• Track record of winning work—business development experience with measurable results.
• Experience building and leading teams—hiring, mentoring, managing performance, and developing future leaders.
• Executive presence and excellent communication skills—you're comfortable in front of boards, executives, and selection committees.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

What You'll Gain

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