Senior Program Controls Specialist

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Miami, FL, seeks a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead budgets, forecasts, and schedules across complex installations. You will monitor performance, identify risks, and support cross-functional teams from planning through closeout, ensuring compliance with company standards.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, hands-on experience with SAP, MS Project, Primavera P6, and advanced Excel, plus PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in program controls, project controls, project management, or related field.
• Strong experience with project budgets, financial analysis, forecasting, and cost control.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, timelines, and schedule control.
• Experience supporting projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience identifying and mitigating cost, schedule, compliance, and execution risks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Finance, Project Management, Engineering, Field Service, Installation, contractors, and customers.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems, HVAC Controls, Fire & Security, or building systems preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting installation, implementation, commissioning, or field service projects preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting/forecasting skills preferred.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools preferred.
• PMP or project controls certification preferred.
• Experience with change management, scope control, earned value, or cost-to-complete forecasting preferred.
• Experience working in a matrix organization or global company preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills preferred.
• Candidate must be a US citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee, or able to get export approval.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance and identify cost, schedule, and execution risks.
• Support installation and implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track projects from planning and budgeting through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and closeout.
• Partner with Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Field Service, contractors, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure project compliance, reporting, and adherence to Honeywell processes and standards.
• Provide financial, schedule, and performance reporting to leadership.
• Support automation solutions serving building, industrial, and process sectors.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Primavera P6

Advanced Excel

Job description

• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasts, and financial performance
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Monitor project performance and identify cost, schedule, and execution risks
• Support installation and implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Track projects from planning and budgeting through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and closeout
• Partner with Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Field Service, contractors, customers, and other stakeholders
• Ensure project compliance, reporting, and adherence to Honeywell processes and standards
• Provide financial, schedule, and performance reporting to leadership
• Support automation solutions serving building, industrial, and process sectors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, or related field
• 6 or more years of experience in program controls, project controls, project management, or a related field
• Strong experience with project budgets, financial analysis, forecasting, and cost control
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, timelines, and schedule control
• Experience supporting projects through the full project lifecycle
• Experience identifying and mitigating cost, schedule, compliance, and execution risks
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with Finance, Project Management, Engineering, Field Service, Installation, contractors, and customers
• Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC Controls, Fire & Security, or building systems experience preferred but not required
• Experience supporting installation, implementation, commissioning, or field service projects preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting/forecasting skills preferred
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools preferred
• PMP or project controls certification preferred
• Experience with change management, scope control, earned value, or cost-to-complete forecasting preferred
• Experience working in a matrix organization or global company preferred
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills preferred
• Candidate must be a US citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee, or able to get export approval

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing project budgets, financial performance, and compliance while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle. Proficient in project scheduling, risk management, and financial reporting to ensure successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Project Scheduling
• Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Budgets
• Cost Control
• Forecasting
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Change Management
• Earned Value
• Cost-To-Complete Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Negotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• Project Controls Certification

Industry Keywords

• Building Automation Systems
• HVAC Controls
• Fire & Security
• Installation
• Commissioning
• Field Service

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• MS Project
• Primavera P6
• Advanced Excel