Project Manager, BAS Controls

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. Who are we? 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. 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,…