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Metra

Project Manager 2 - OT

Chicago, IL · On-site

$108K/yr

PTC, Signals, SCADA, CCTV, VOiP, Fiber Optic Backbone), cyber compliance for station and substation ... Perform project management duties, including preparing project budgets; developing project cost ...

DMC Engineering

SCADA Developer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Design, develop, and deploy industrial SCADA and automation systems across diverse industries ... the ability to manage multiple projects * Experience working directly with customers or ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for scada project manager in Chicago, IL is $47.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.35 and $52.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Scada Project Manager vs Control Systems Engineer?

AspectScada Project ManagerControl Systems Engineer
CredentialsProject management certifications, technical knowledge of SCADA systemsEngineering degrees, control systems certifications
Work EnvironmentProject planning, client coordination, team managementDesign, development, testing of control systems
Industry UsageUtilities, manufacturing, oil & gasAutomation, process control, industrial systems

The Scada Project Manager oversees the planning and execution of SCADA projects, focusing on coordination and delivery. In contrast, the Control Systems Engineer is involved in designing and implementing control systems. While both roles require technical knowledge, the Project Manager emphasizes management skills, whereas the Engineer focuses on technical development.

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Infographic showing various Scada Project Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,084 per year, or $47.6 per hour.

Project Manager, Industrial Controls

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

Chicago, IL • On-site

$28K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

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. 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 Industrial 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
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.
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 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.
  • 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+ years of industrial controls experience.
  • Strong understanding of industrial control system architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, instrumentation, field devices, control panels, and communications networks.
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA platform configuration, graphics development, tag structure, alarming, and integration with PLC-based control systems.
  • Experience with Siemens and/or Beckhoff PLC programming, logic development, troubleshooting, and field integration.
  • 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 time on construction jobsite - 25-40%.
  • Familiar with construction practices and principles

MAKE YOUR MOVE
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 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.
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. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
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About ARCO a Family of Construction

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Established in 1992 as The ARCO Way, this design‑build general contracting firm has grown to 48 regional offices across the U.S., with more than 1,000 associates delivering over $5 billion in construction annually. As one of the nation's top design‑build firms, ARCO specializes in cold‑storage, warehouses, laboratories, multi‑family housing, senior‑care campuses, food & beverage processing, data centers, and controlled‑environment agriculture. Their client base spans coast‑to‑coast repeat relationships in both commercial and specialty sectors.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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