Industrial Controls Project Lead — Design to Commission

Arco1; Austin, Chicago, Downers Grove (TX, IL, IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO is hiring an Industrial Controls Project Manager to lead large, complex projects from design through commissioning in diverse industrial environments. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, strong technical understanding of process utilities, and hands-off PLC/SCADA programming with travel roughly 30–50%. Preferred location is Chicago, IL, but candidates across the U.S.

may be considered. ARCO offers an ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits, with base

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial controls, process systems, or a closely related industrial discipline.
• Experience managing large, complex projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial process and utility systems, including utility distribution, bulk gas systems, monitoring and integration, and process exhaust.
• Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, field devices, control panels, and communications networks.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and clients while managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of engineering principles related to process systems, utilities, HVAC, thermodynamics, or related field.
• Clear communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills; adaptable with different teams.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and able to take ownership of project outcomes.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–50% and spending time at construction job sites.
• Familiarity with process exhaust systems and hazardous-area classifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial controls projects from early preconstruction through closeout, including design coordination, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage large, complex projects and coordinate engineering, construction, vendors, and client teams to deliver integrated solutions in advanced manufacturing and other demanding environments.
• Coordinate PLC-based controls integration, including PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, alarms, and communications interfaces.
• Review process and control narratives, drawings, equipment layouts, submittals, installation plans, commissioning plans, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate equipment and controls procurement, field installation, and interfaces among process utilities and systems.
• Lead commissioning, functional testing, and issue resolution across disciplines.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver ARCO’s integrated project approach.
• Operate in environments such as advanced manufacturing, power and gas infrastructure, water treatment, and other complex facilities.
• Aim to make the construction process engaging for clients and partners while maintaining quality and safety.

Skills

Project management

Industrial controls

Process systems

Team coordination

Communications

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation

Control panels

Job description

ARCO is hiring an Industrial Controls Project Manager to lead large, complex projects from design through commissioning in diverse industrial environments. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, strong technical understanding of process utilities, and hands-off PLC/SCADA programming with travel roughly 30–50%. Preferred location is Chicago, IL, but candidates across the U.S.

may be considered. ARCO offers an ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits, with base