Sr Program Controls Specialist (Finance)

The Project Controls Scheduler is responsible for working closely with UOP Equipment execution teams (technical experts, project leads, and project managers) in planning, creating, and managing project schedules and providing Project Controls deliverables for new and existing UOP Equipment projects and proposals.

In this role, you will report to our Program Controls Director and work from one of the following locations on a hybrid work schedule: Houston, TX; Rosemont, IL; Tulsa, OK.

• Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the project planning process on allocated projects/proposals
• Accountable for accuracy & timely delivery of all project & management reports related to the project schedules on allocated projects
• Facilitates project execution planning by utilizing the schedule templates as a starting point for schedule creation. Reviews each activity on the schedule with all project stakeholders to confirm logic and duration of the activities, including equipment fabrication and delivery.
• Develops project schedules for proposals (frontlog) upon request from all equipment product lines and conducts schedule analysis to understand the probability of success based on historical indicators/lessons learned.
• Develops the project baseline schedule based on the UOP in-house project execution database, contract conditions, while working with all project stakeholders.
• Checks Schedule logic and durations of all activities, with resource load abilities for certain activities, ensuring the schedule is workable and achievable.
• Prepares project schedules for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to Project Management to incorporate approved change orders in working schedules and re-baseline.
• Performs "what if" analyses for developing efficient project schedules and work arounds
• Report and communicate earned value performance indicators from schedules including cost and schedule variance, cost and schedule performance and updating estimates to-complete and at-completion.
• Maintains external schedule to client per contractual requirements. Conducts critical path analysis to identify the initial project critical path(s) and the paths that have the potential to become critical as the project progresses.
• Checks with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and other project stakeholders and obtains the activity progress and updates the schedule regularly (weekly as minimum), analyzing the current progress, comparing to baseline schedule. Reports any deviations/variations.
• Conducts schedule deviation/variance analysis, raising the flag to the PM and team for any negative impact on the completion, then provides recommendations for recovery plan. Reviews key vendor schedules (detailed designer, major equipment vendors, modular fabricator, and installation contractor) with PM regularly. Challenges the vendors to meet overall project needs based on productivity analysis.
• Issues project progress reports (per agreed template as schedule updates, S-curves, 4 weeks look ahead, rolling schedule, variation reports, etc.)
• Actively participates in project review meetings & provides clear, accurate project schedule assessment & gives proactive advice to drive successful project completion and issues a project control RAIL to track the actions.
• Participates in development of project controls tools & methodology
• Participates in internal and external audits
• Performs misc. duties assigned by the manager

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.The Project Controls Scheduler is responsible for working closely with UOP Equipment execution teams (technical experts, project leads, and project managers) in planning, creating, and managing project schedules and providing Project Controls deliverables for new and existing UOP Equipment projects and proposals.YOU MUST HAVE

• 5+ years project scheduling experience required
• Proficient in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project. Planview proficiency preferred
• Experience with / capable of performing variance analysis on earned value, productivity trends and critical path analysis; anticipating problems, communicate, and advising the Project Management team on impacts to baselines; participating in developing planned recoveries

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal and relationship building communication skills
• Computer literate and experienced in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-based environment
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task; cope with the demands of simultaneous activities.
• Preferred experience with Monto Carlo Analysis techniques, schedule risk analysis, and Earned Value Analysis

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more here: https://www.honeywell.com/us/enKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the project planning process on allocated projects/proposals
• Accountable for accuracy & timely delivery of all project & management reports related to the project schedules on allocated projects
• Facilitates project execution planning by utilizing the schedule templates as a starting point for schedule creation. Reviews each activity on the schedule with all project stakeholders to confirm logic and duration of the activities, including equipment fabrication and delivery.
• Develops project schedules for proposals (frontlog) upon request from all equipment product lines and conducts schedule analysis to understand the probability of success based on historical indicators/lessons learned.
• Develops the project baseline schedule based on the UOP in-house project execution database, contract conditions, while working with all project stakeholders.
• Checks Schedule logic and durations of all activities, with resource load abilities for certain activities, ensuring the schedule is workable and achievable.
• Prepares project schedules for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to Project Management to incorporate approved change orders in working schedules and re-baseline.
• Performs "what if" analyses for developing efficient project schedules and work arounds
• Report and communicate earned value performance indicators from schedules including cost and schedule variance, cost and schedule performance and updating estimates to-complete and at-completion.
• Maintains external schedule to client per contractual requirements. Conducts critical path analysis to identify the initial project critical path(s) and the paths that have the potential to become critical as the project progresses.
• Checks with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and other project stakeholders and obtains the activity progress and updates the schedule regularly (weekly as minimum), analyzing the current progress, comparing to baseline schedule. Reports any deviations/variations.
• Conducts schedule deviation/variance analysis, raising the flag to the PM and team for any negative impact on the completion, then provides recommendations for recovery plan. Reviews key vendor schedules (detailed designer, major equipment vendors, modular fabricator, and installation contractor) with PM regularly. Challenges the vendors to meet overall project needs based on productivity analysis.
• Issues project progress reports (per agreed template as schedule updates, S-curves, 4 weeks look ahead, rolling schedule, variation reports, etc.)
• Actively participates in project review meetings & provides clear, accurate project schedule assessment & gives proactive advice to drive successful project completion and issues a project control RAIL to track the actions.
• Participates in development of project controls tools & methodology
• Participates in internal and external audits
• Performs misc. duties assigned by the manager

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.