BAS Controls Project Manager – Complex Construction

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical leave

Volunteer leave

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a BAS Controls Project Manager in Chicago to lead complex control projects from design through commissioning. You will manage DDC/PLC/SCADA work, review technical submittals, and coordinate with clients and design teams to deliver fully integrated controls solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in DDC or industrial controls, strong HVAC/process knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of DDC or industrial controls experience.
• Strong understanding of control systems architecture (DDC, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).
• Experience with Tridium Niagara platform.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Good understanding of HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer, process engineering.
• Strong communication skills; entrepreneurial and self-motivated.
• Willing to spend 25–50% on construction job sites.
• Familiar with construction practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project aspects from preconstruction to closeout, including design, buyout, installation and commissioning.
• Oversee DDC, PLC, and SCADA programming, including testing and graphics coordination.
• Review narratives, drawings, and submittals for accuracy and constructability.
• Support equipment and controls buyout, instrumentation selection and procurement planning.
• Direct field installation of low-voltage controls, wiring, panels, and communications.
• Collaborate with clients and design team to deliver integrated ARCO solutions.
• Grow ARCO’s self-perform controls services and troubleshoot root causes.
• Manage projects across Mission Critical, Advanced Manufacturing, Power & Gas, municipal, water treatment and other sectors.

Skills

DDC/Industrial controls

Tridium Niagara

Project management

Leadership

HVAC fundamentals

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Site presence

Controls networking

Tools

SCADA platforms

PLC/HMI

Instrumentation

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a BAS Controls Project Manager in Chicago to lead complex control projects from design through commissioning. You will manage DDC/PLC/SCADA work, review technical submittals, and coordinate with clients and design teams to deliver fully integrated controls solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in DDC or industrial controls, strong HVAC/process knowledge, and proven leadership.