Project Manager, BAS Controls

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

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, \"Yes!\" then we have an opportunity that will impress you.

We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

Second Order Controls - a division of ARCO/Murray National Construction - is seeking a highly-motivated BAS Controls Project Manager to join our team based in Chicago, IL. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. Project Managers at ARCO have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his or her projects and unlimited growth potential.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Company supported relocation
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 and $160,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead all aspects of a project from earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout. This includes controls design, buyout, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee DDC, PLC, and SCADA programming efforts, including point mapping, sequence implementation, testing strategy, graphics coordination, and field integration support.
• Review control narratives, shop drawings, panel layouts, submittals, and as-built documentation to confirm accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project scope.
• Support equipment and controls buyout, including instrumentation selection, controller architecture, vendor evaluations, and procurement planning.
• Direct field installation activities for low-voltage controls systems, including device placement, wiring coordination, control panel installation, communications infrastructure, and point-to-point verification.
• Work closely with clients and design team to deliver ARCO's fully integrated model on ARCO's most complex projects.
• Operate as a leading contributor in growing ARCO's self-perform controls services.
• Troubleshooting is a major element in this role. Candidate will not only be responsible for identifying issues, but also guiding issues from discovery, through troubleshooting/root cause analysis, to final issue resolution.
• Project types include Mission Critical, Advanced Manufacturing, Power & Gas Infrastructure, Municipal and Private Water Treatment, Waste-to-Value, Commercial, Controlled Environments Agriculture, and more.
• Most importantly...find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients and trade partners without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred 5-10 years of DDC or industrial controls experience.
• Strong understanding of control systems architecture, including DDC controllers, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, instrumentation, field devices, control panels, and communications networks.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara platform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with different types of individuals
• Strong understanding of engineering principles (HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer, process engineering)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to successfully work on own
• Comfortable with spending tim