Commissioning Project Manager, Construction

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. 

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our Agriculture Controlled Environment or ACE 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.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• 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

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.

• Perform commissioning on controlled environment projects, including mechanical, electrical, controls, and irrigation systems.
• Create pre-commissioning equipment checklists that verify proper and quality system installation.
• Create commissioning test scripts that verify correct operation of the installed systems.
• Act as the link between design and construction teams; coordinate system design and installation with clients, subcontractors, and equipment vendors in a way that ensures the seamless turnover of a controlled environment project.
• Review controls designs at a very granular level and provide solutions on the required changes needed to meet the design intent.
• Lead project commissioning meetings that accurately set expectations and coordinate schedules for all trades.
• Effectively convey information to onsite superintendents and subcontractors using employee’s knowledge of the project’s systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (with a focus in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar) & a minimum GPA of 3.2
• 4 years of experience in either building commissioning or controls engineering
• Preferred certification in building commissioning (BCxA, CCP, QxA, or similar)
• Strong understanding of engineering principles (HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer)
• Comfortable with spending time on construction jobsite – approximately 30%
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to successfully work on own
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with different types of individuals
• Familiar with construction practices and principles

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. 

Salary : $28,000