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Commercial Construction Project Manager in Waukegan

Date Posted: 06 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Construction Project Manager
Compensation: Up to $130,000 base + full benefits
Location: Chicagoland Area

Job Overview:
A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a construction professional with a strong commercial background who is looking for long-term growth with an established company.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion and be comfortable working with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
  • Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Review plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
  • Assist with estimating, bidding, buyout, and subcontractor negotiations
  • Monitor project costs, quality, safety, and timelines
  • Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships
  • Identify and resolve project issues throughout construction

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of commercial construction experience
  • Previous Project Manager experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
  • Experience with ground-up construction, renovations, or both
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Multifamily and interior-only construction backgrounds are not the primary focus

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Up to $130,000 base salary
  • Full benefits package
  • Long-term opportunity with an established commercial contractor

Interested?
If you're an experienced Commercial Project Manager open to hearing about a new opportunity, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation and share more details. Send your resume directly to me at Kandace.betzold@gogpac.com or call me at 651-727-8401

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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