Senior Project Manager

gpac; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Commercial Construction in the Beloit/Rockford area. You’ll own complex projects from preconstruction through closeout and lead both office and field teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes mentoring, strong client relationships, and decisive problem-solving. You’ll coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, superintendents and subcontractors to ensure quality, safety, and successful turnover.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong command of contracts, drawings, specifications, construction costs, and schedules.
• The judgment to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
• Clear communication and the ability to earn trust with clients and field teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Project planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor buyout, and execution.
• Financial performance, including cost reporting, forecasting, and change management.
• Coordination with owners, architects, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Project meetings, site reviews, and timely resolution of construction issues.
• Mentoring Project Managers and supporting accountability across project teams.
• Quality, safety, and successful project turnover.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Construction knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in CM/CE

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager | Commercial Construction

Your experience should give you a voice in how projects are delivered-and the opportunity to help other project managers become better at what they do.

A Beloit/Rockford area commercial general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can take ownership of complex projects, build strong client relationships, and provide leadership that keeps both the office and field moving toward the same goal.

This opportunity combines hands-on project management with mentoring and team leadership. You’ll guide projects from preconstruction through closeout, make informed decisions, and address challenges before they become costly problems.

What You’ll Lead

• Project planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor buyout, and execution.
• Financial performance, including cost reporting, forecasting, and change management.
• Coordination with owners, architects, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Project meetings, site reviews, and timely resolution of construction issues.
• Mentoring Project Managers and supporting accountability across project teams.
• Quality, safety, and successful project turnover.

What You Bring

• 7-10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects, with industrial experience also valued.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong command of contracts, drawings, specifications, construction costs, and schedules.
• The judgment to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
• Clear communication and the ability to earn trust with clients and field teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation
• comprehensive insurance benefits
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• and a 401(k) with company match.

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.