Sr Program Controls Specialist

Honeywell; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Sr Program Controls Specialist in Allentown, PA. This role involves providing cost analysis, process improvement, and metrics for the UPT Equipment execution team on a hybrid basis.

The successful candidate will develop program plans, create cost baselines, and track complex programs across multiple sites. Candidates should have a background in Project Controls and be skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls (cost management).
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, automation, or electronics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and define scopes and budgets.
• Ensure delivery of project reports and forecasts on time.
• Implement cost control standards and techniques.

Skills

Project Controls expertise

Cost management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Business, or Finance

Tools

MS Office

SAP Project Accounting

Job description

Sr Program Controls Specialist

As a Sr Program Controls Specialist at Honeywell, you will provide cost analysis, process improvement, and metrics for the UPT Equipment execution team. You will partner with the Integrated program team to develop program plans, create cost baselines, and monitor and track large complex programs across multiple sites. You will recommend improvement actions for process and tool implementation and interact with global program management, business leaders, and customers. You will report directly to the Sr Program Controls Manager and work out of the Allentown, PA office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning processes, define scopes, establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and budgets on allocated projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all project and management reports and forecasts for costs, revenue, and billing on allocated projects.
• Implement cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports, including budget allocation, reporting, cost control, and risk & trend management.
• Execute all project control activities such as cost management and control in a timely fashion and in accordance with company standards and contractual requirements.
• Develop program plans, establish contract baseline budgets, plan milestones, and apply earned‑value methods.
• Analyze and validate project costs and performance status.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting cycle, including EAC and variance.
• Analyze projects Incurred to Date (ITD) costs and estimate to complete (ETC) costs; support estimate at completion (EAC) cost forecast analysis.
• Support Project Managers in managing and maximizing project margins.
• Maintain timely and effective change‑management processes, procedures, and systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems with Business Forecaster and SAP Project System for equipment forecast and project execution.
• Coordinate invoicing milestone payments with Project Manager, Customer Care, and Logistics groups, ensuring GAAP requirements are met.
• Resolve supplier invoice issues to support timely payment.
• Track purchase‑order delivery dates within SAP and review monthly.
• Manage receivables and payables balance on allocated projects, checking invoice accuracy.
• Incorporate approved change orders into cost baselines.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide clear, accurate project cost assessment and proactive advice.
• Develop project controls tools and methodology.
• Ensure compliance with project control procedures on allocated projects.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Business, or Finance with 5+ years of Project Controls (cost management) industry experience; or 10+ years of Project Controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, automation, or electronics industry.
• Experience with MS Office and SAP Project Accounting module.
• 5+ years’ experience with finance & cash‑flow concepts, processes, planning, actual, and forecast.
• 5+ years knowledge of cost estimating, tracking, and control.
• 5+ years knowledge of contracts and business planning & analysis.
• 5+ years analytical and problem‑solving skills experience.
• Willingness to relocate to Allentown, PA (including from Texas or other states).

We Value

• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, tracking, and control.
• Sound decision‑making and recommendation skills.
• Experience using PMIS systems and data‑analytics dashboards (preferred).
• Knowledge of contracts and business planning & analysis.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑based environment.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage simultaneous activities.

Benefits

Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; employee assistance program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and parental); and 12 paid holidays.