BAS Controls Project Lead: DDC/PLC/SCADA Specialist

ARCO; Illinois; On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Company supported relocation

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a BAS Controls Project Manager to drive project performance from design to completion. You will lead DDC/PLC/SCADA programming, oversee integration, and coordinate with clients and design teams on complex, mission-critical projects.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to safety and quality in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of DDC or industrial controls experience.
• Knowledge of control systems architecture: DDC, PLC, HMI, SCADA.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara platform.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Understanding of HVAC, thermodynamics and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project phases from preconstruction to closeout, including design, buyout, install and commissioning.
• Oversee DDC, PLC and SCADA programming, point mapping, testing, graphics coordination and field integration.
• Review control narratives, shop drawings, panel layouts, submittals and as-built docs for accuracy.
• Support equipment and controls buyout, including instrumentation selection and procurement planning.
• Direct field installation for low-voltage controls, wiring, panel installation and communications.
• Collaborate with clients and design team to deliver ARCO's integrated model on complex projects.
• Grow ARCO's self-perform controls services.
• Troubleshoot issues from discovery to final resolution.

Skills

DDC controls

Industrial controls

Tridium Niagara

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

SCADA platforms

DDC/PLC programming tools

Job description

ARCO, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a BAS Controls Project Manager to drive project performance from design to completion. You will lead DDC/PLC/SCADA programming, oversee integration, and coordinate with clients and design teams on complex, mission-critical projects.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to safety and quality in a collaborative environment.