Project Manager, Industrial Controls

ARCO/Murray - Chicago, IL

Hiring: Project Manager, Industrial Controls Company: ARCO/Murray Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:05:42 Target Skills & Keywords : PLC, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, SCADA About the job Experience: •5+ years of industrial controls experience. Required Skills: •Lead all aspects of a project from earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout. This includes controls design, buyout, installation, and commissioning activities. •Oversee PLC and HMI/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. Qualifications: •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. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. •Preferred 5+ years of industrial controls experience. •In-depth knowledge of industrial control system architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, instrumentation, field devices, control panels, and communications networks. •Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with different types of individuals •In-depth knowledge 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 time on construction jobsite – 25-40%. •Familiar with construction practices and principles •What We Can Offer You Compensation: •Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!