Senior Project Manager

gpac; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Beloit/Rockford area to lead complex commercial construction projects across Wisconsin and Illinois. The role requires coordinating internal teams, working with field operations, and maintaining strong client relationships to deliver safe, profitable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive experience and a Bachelor's in a related field. This position emphasizes leadership, risk management, and collaboration with owners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex ground-up construction, additions, renovations, or adaptive-reuse projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction and contract award through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement plans, and financial reports.
• Oversee subcontractor bidding, scope review, buyout, contract negotiations, and ongoing performance.
• Partner with superintendents to coordinate project execution, logistics, manpower, safety, quality, and scheduling.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.
• Lead owner, architect, and contractor meetings while maintaining clear communication and accountability.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, project documentation, and long-lead material procurement.
• Identify potential risks early and implement solutions that protect the project's schedule, budget, and quality.
• Support design-build and construction management projects through early planning, constructability reviews, value engineering, and design coordination.
• Maintain accurate project forecasts and provide regular updates to company leadership.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other developing team members.
• Promote lasting client relationships and help identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Ensure projects consistently meet company standards for safety, quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Construction PM software

Scheduling software

Document-control software

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Beloit/Rockford area

A highly respected general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction projects throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. With decades of experience and a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, renovation, and adaptive-reuse work, this contractor offers the resources and capabilities of a larger organization while maintaining a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to construction.

The Senior Project Manager will have full responsibility for project performance from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will lead internal project teams, partner closely with field operations, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure each project is delivered safely, successfully, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction and contract award through final completion and closeout
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement plans, and financial reports
• Oversee subcontractor bidding, scope review, buyout, contract negotiations, and ongoing performance
• Partner with superintendents to coordinate project execution, logistics, manpower, safety, quality, and scheduling
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners
• Lead owner, architect, and contractor meetings while maintaining clear communication and accountability
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, project documentation, and long-lead material procurement
• Identify potential risks early and implement solutions that protect the project's schedule, budget, and quality
• Support design-build and construction management projects through early planning, constructability reviews, value engineering, and design coordination
• Maintain accurate project forecasts and provide regular updates to company leadership
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other developing team members
• Promote lasting client relationships and help identify opportunities for repeat business
• Ensure projects consistently meet company standards for safety, quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• 7+ years of progressive commercial construction experience
• Demonstrated success managing complex ground-up construction, additions, renovations, or adaptive-reuse projects
• Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, multifamily, hospitality, municipal, educational, or mixed-use construction is valued
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project financials, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor management
• Experience working within general contracting, construction management, or design-build delivery methods
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to anticipate project challenges and make sound, timely decisions
• Proficiency with construction project management, scheduling, and document-control software
• Willingness to travel periodically based on project requirements

What The Company Offers

• A strong and diverse backlog of commercial construction projects
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and highly visible projects
• A stable organization with decades of successful project delivery
• Direct access to company leadership and meaningful involvement in project decisions
• A collaborative relationship between project management and field operations
• Opportunities to mentor team members and advance into Project Executive or operational leadership
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid-time-off benefits
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle, depending on the position
• Long-term career growth within an expanding construction organization

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Senior Project Manager who takes ownership of their projects, values strong client and subcontractor relationships, and wants to play an influential role within a respected and growing general contractor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.