Director, Program Management - K-12 Education

KP Reddy Co. • ,

160d • Hybrid

About The Position

Brookwood Group is seeking a Director of Program Management with deep expertise in K-12 school districts and public education to lead project delivery operations and grow its national presence. This is an executive leadership role where the individual will 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. The role reports directly to firm principals and offers significant influence over the firm's growth. Candidates from any U.S. location are welcome, with willingness to travel to project sites as needed. This position is for a builder with extensive experience (18+ years) earning the trust of school districts, public school administrators, and education boards, possessing a strong market reputation and a desire to create something lasting. It is an opportunity for real leadership without the politics of a mega-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.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships with school districts, public school administrators, and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading an owner's representation or program management practice at a consulting firm.
• Deep expertise and market reputation in K-12 school districts and public education.
• Established relationships with owners and decision-makers in your target market.
• Experience with state education facility approval processes, familiarity with school district procurement processes and education-specific building codes
• CCM, PMP, PE, RA, or DBIA certification.
• Master's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.

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 school districts, public school administrators, and education boards.
• Oversee delivery of complex new school construction, renovations, additions, athletic facilities, and bond-funded capital improvement 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.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity participation and a compensation structure aligned with firm success.
• The opportunity to build a national practice your way, with support from firm leadership.
• A technology-forward platform—we're actively building AI tools that change how owner's representation works, and you'll help shape that roadmap.
• A collaborative leadership team that values doing the work right over playing politics.
• Flexibility to work remotely while traveling to project sites and client locations as needed.

What This Job Offers

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