Project Manager
GPAC
Rockford, IL · $80k–$125k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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Where Rockford, IL ranks
Where Rockford, IL placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for junior jobs in Illinois39% · of 17
- #7Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes41% · of 39
- #8Best cities for junior jobs in the Great Lakes39% · of 53
- #10Best college towns for junior jobs in the Midwest41% · of 51
- #10Best cities for junior jobs in the Midwest39% · of 69
- #14Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes17% · of 39
Rankings about operations jobs
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- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
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- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $102,500 a year. Across 379 open project manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $100,000 to $135,000 and the median is $120,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 15% below the median.
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About the job
If you are a passionate Project Manager looking to join a growing firm, there is an incredible opportunity that awaits. This reputable Architecture and Design Firm is looking for an experienced Projec