Senior Commissioning Project Manager – Mission Critical

ARCO Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Company supported relocation

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Chicago, IL seeks a Cx Project Manager to join the Second Order Controls division. You will own commissioning for mechanical, electrical, controls, and process systems, including pre‑commissioning and testing on diverse projects.

You’ll collaborate with clients and partners, lead commissioning meetings, and drive issues to resolution with hands‑on ownership. This role requires 50% field presence and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in Mission Critical, Power Infrastructure, or Water Treatment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, adaptable and flexible with different individuals.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and process engineering.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly entrepreneurial and self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable spending ~50% on construction jobsite.
• Familiar with construction practices and principles.
• Certification in building commissioning (QCxP, CCP, CxA or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning on mechanical, electrical, controls, and process systems.
• Act as commissioning lead for ARCO’s largest, most complex projects. Responsible for pre-commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting with ARCO assets and partners.
• Work directly with ARCO customers and end-users regarding commissioning status and turnover.
• Troubleshooting is a major element; own issues from discovery to resolution with a hands‑on approach.
• Coordinate system design and installation, ensuring seamless turnover between clients, subs, and vendors.
• Create pre-commissioning checklists and commissioning test scripts.
• Lead project commissioning meetings and coordinate schedules for all trades.
• Convey information clearly to onsite superintendents and subcontractors.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Construction site experience

Adaptable working style

Familiar with construction practices

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural)

Job description

ARCO Companies in Chicago, IL seeks a Cx Project Manager to join the Second Order Controls division. You will own commissioning for mechanical, electrical, controls, and process systems, including pre‑commissioning and testing on diverse projects.

You’ll collaborate with clients and partners, lead commissioning meetings, and drive issues to resolution with hands‑on ownership. This role requires 50% field presence and strong leadership.