Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Senior Control Engineer jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Near West Side industrial corridor, the Calumet region to the south, and the North Shore manufacturing belt, with active hiring in food and beverage processing, chemical production, utilities, and heavy manufacturing. Employers currently posting roles include Sargent & Lundy, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Senior Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience supporting project controls cost and schedule on large construction projects or programs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and implement processes and procedures
- Manage cost/change control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis
- Track and review change orders with Project Manager
- Manage contingency draw
- Budget Management and Tracking
- Invoice/payment application processing, tracking, and reporting
- Updating owner cost tracking software
- Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor
- Produce monthly reports for management
- Providing review reports
- Produce earned value reports
- Review GC’s cost tracking reports
- Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed
- Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for the timely execution of contracts and purchase orders
- Develop owner furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers and the commodity management team
- Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution
- Manage/coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan
- Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time
- Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status
- Periodically review financial reports to ensure compliance with budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts, and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites
- Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/Schedule of Values
- Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives)
- Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes
- Maintain cost benchmarking databases
- On Site Records and Document Control
- Tracking all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
- Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
- Establish close documentation requirements
- Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
- Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required
- Attend risk meetings and maintain risk log
- Monitor, track and analyze schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast)
- Ensure QA/QC is followed
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualifications
- Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
- Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience
- Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations
- Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning, and progress measurement
- Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination, and planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Expertise using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
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Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Project Control Manager position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $170,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior control engineer job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's core hiring sectors: food and beverage processing, specialty chemicals, utilities, and industrial automation integrators. The Calumet manufacturing corridor and Near West Side industrial zones have the densest employer concentration. Candidates who combine PLC and DCS programming depth with experience on Rockwell or Siemens platforms stand out. Pursuing projects with Chicago-area system integrators is one of the most direct paths into the senior market here.
Which companies hire senior control engineers in Chicago?
Employers hiring senior control engineers in Chicago right now include Sargent & Lundy, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's hiring mix is notably broad, pulling from large CPG manufacturers and utility operators on one side and boutique automation integrators serving the region's dense industrial base on the other.
Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, but only partially. Senior control engineering is largely hands-on work tied to physical plant systems, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 34% of senior control engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting roles where design, programming, and documentation phases can be done offsite. The commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting portions almost always require on-site presence at Chicago-area facilities.
How can I get a senior control engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is joining a regional automation integrator or a large CPG manufacturer as a controls engineer or junior automation engineer, then building PLC and SCADA hours on real production systems. Chicago's dense food processing and utilities sectors regularly bring on engineers at associate levels and promote from within. Earning a certification in a platform common locally, such as Rockwell ControlLogix, accelerates that progression considerably.
Which industries hire the most senior control engineers in Chicago?
Most senior control engineer openings in Chicago sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's position as a national hub for food production, chemical processing, and Midwest utilities creates sustained, year-round demand that insulates the local market from sector-specific slowdowns better than most cities.
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