Assistant Project Manager - Higher Education

KP Reddy Co. • ,

160d • Remote

About The Position

Brookwood Group is a boutique owner's representative and program management firm seeking early-career professionals to learn owner's representation. The Assistant Project Manager will support project delivery on active academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, campus infrastructure, and multi-building capital programs. This role involves working alongside senior project managers, representing university administrators, college facilities departments, and higher education boards, with increasing responsibility for day-to-day project coordination. The position is not focused on paperwork but involves job site visits, meetings, and direct involvement in keeping projects on track. Candidates from any U.S. location are welcome, with travel to project sites as assignments require. This is an opportunity for individuals with a couple of years of construction experience to build a career on the owner's side with a firm that invests in development.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in construction project management, field engineering, or project coordination.
• Basic understanding of construction contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and MS Office/Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear 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 Haves

• Experience on higher education facilities, including laboratories, libraries, student centers, and residential halls.
• Exposure to owner's representative or program management work (vs. GC-side only).
• Familiarity with state higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards.
• Working toward CCM, PMP, or LEED AP certification.

Responsibilities

• Support senior project managers in the day-to-day coordination of construction projects on behalf of the owner.
• Track and process RFIs, submittals, and change orders—ensuring timely responses and accurate documentation.
• Attend project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets, flagging variances to senior team members.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and consultants to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Assist with regulatory submittals and track approval status related to state higher education construction requirements, campus master plans, and institutional standards.
• Prepare status reports, progress photos, and other project documentation.
• Support punch list coordination, closeout documentation, and warranty tracking.

Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced owner's representatives who will invest in your growth.
• Real responsibility from day one—not years of busy work before you touch a real project.
• Exposure to diverse project types in colleges, universities, and research institutions.
• A clear path to Project Manager and beyond as the firm grows.
• AI-powered project management tools that make your job easier—we're building the future of OR, and you'll be part of it.
• Flexibility to work remotely while traveling to project sites as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level