Controls Technician (Progression to Project Manager)
- Peoria, Illinois
- Permanent
- Oct 15, 2026
Controls Technician (Progression to Project Manager)
$80,000-$100,000 + Company Vehicle + Annual Bonus + Benefits + Career Progression
Peoria, IL (commutable from East Peoria, Washington, Morton, Pekin and surrounding areas)
Are you a Controls Technician or Building Automation specialist looking to take the next step into project management?
On offer is the chance to develop into a Project Manager through hands-on training, funded professional courses and direct mentorship from experienced project leadership.
This company are an established business with a strong reputation for technical quality, long-term customer relationships and investing in its people. Internal progression is a genuine part of the company's culture, with senior leaders having progressed from technical and project-based positions themselves.
On offer is the chance to build and develop your technical, commercial and organisational skills needed to take ownership of projects and progress into a Project Manager position, with longer-term potential to move into a Director role.
This role would suit a Controls Technician, BAS Technician or Controls Engineer with building automation experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility, develop their project management skills and build a long-term career.
The Role
- Coordinate commercial building automation projects, supporting installations, system checks, commissioning and customer handover.
- Receive hands-on mentoring from an experienced Project Manager, alongside company-funded training courses and support to develop your project management capabilities.
- Genuine opportunity to progress into Project Management and potentially Director-level leadership.
The Candidate
- Technical understanding of controls installations, system commissioning or troubleshooting, with the ability to understand project requirements and site activities.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the potential to coordinate technicians, subcontractors and customers while developing responsibility for project delivery.
Keywords: Controls Technician, Building Automation Technician, BAS Technician, BMS Technician, HVAC Controls Technician, Controls Engineer, Building Automation Engineer, Building Management Systems, BAS, BMS, HVAC Controls, Building Controls, Controls Installation, Commissioning Technician, Controls Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, BAS Project Manager, Commercial Construction, HVAC Automation.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Peoria, Illinois
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US$80,000 - US$110,000 per annum + Training + Progression + Benefits
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Energy
Discipline
BBBH281099_1792087254
Reference Number
15 Oct 2026
Posted
Jonathan Lengh
Recruitment Consultant
