Senior Project Manager — Commercial Construction Leader

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

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,