Assistant Project Manager - K-12 Education

Brookwood Group is a boutique owner’s representative and program management firm supporting construction programs across education and other sectors. The Assistant Project Manager will support delivery of K-12 school construction and capital improvement projects by coordinating day-to-day project activities alongside senior project managers. The role is hands-on with active site and meeting involvement while building owner’s-rep experience from the ground up.

• Support senior project managers with day-to-day coordination of construction projects on behalf of the owner.

• Track and process RFIs, submittals, and change orders to ensure timely responses and accurate documentation.

• Attend project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.

• Monitor project schedules and budgets and flag variances to senior team members.

• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and consultants to resolve day-to-day issues.

• Assist with regulatory submittals and track approvals related to state education requirements, school district standards, and applicable oversight agencies.

• Prepare status reports, progress photos, and other project documentation.

• Support punch list coordination, closeout documentation, and warranty tracking.

• 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 a related field.

• Preferred: Experience on K-12 facilities; exposure to owner’s representative/program management; familiarity with education department and oversight requirements; working toward CCM, PMP, or LEED AP.

• Remote flexibility with travel to project sites as needed (candidates from any U.S. location considered).

• Hands-on mentorship and a growth path toward Project Manager and beyond.

• Exposure to diverse K-12 public education projects and use of AI-powered project management tools.