Sr Program Specialist

Honeywell•Herndon, VA

About The Position

As a Sr. Construction Manager, the Sr Program Specialist oversees all aspects of multi-year, multisite national programs. The role manages teams to ensure project schedules, design, execution, testing, closeout, and turnover to service are completed with consistent quality and speed and satisfy contractual requirements. The specialist develops mechanisms to monitor project progress and provides intervention and problem-solving support in partnership with the FAA Sr. Program Manager, project managers, and customers.

Requirements

5 or more years of experience in Architecture-Engineering and Design/Build programs.
5 or more years of competitive construction industry experience managing programs or projects exceeding $4 million.
3 or more years of Fire Alarm experience.
Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and fire alarm systems.
Must be a U.S. Person due to contractual and export control requirements; defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Ability to complete and pass an FAA background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
Certification or experience with XLS140 and XLS3000 Fire Detection, Suppression, and Mass Notification Control Systems.
Xtralis VESDA accreditation.
NICET Level III or higher certification.
Experience managing complex, multisite construction programs and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and subcontractor oversight skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing project requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Grow the business, manage change, and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
Manage multiple projects in a lean administrative environment, demonstrating initiative and accountability; lead and influence cross-functional teams to complete contractual deliverables within established timelines.
Coordinate, plan, schedule, and monitor project implementation, including schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
Manage subcontractor procurement, scheduling, coordination, and performance to meet project requirements.
Apply knowledge of construction dispute resolution processes, contract documents, labor laws, construction contracts, and construction administration to minimize project risk.
Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and negotiate changes to the documented scope of work.
Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Partner with the FAA Sr. Program Manager, project managers, and customers to resolve project challenges and support successful program execution.
Maintain professional, effective communication with internal stakeholders, customers, subcontractors, and other project partners.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company policies, reporting requirements, and contractual commitments.
Oversee project testing, closeout, and turnover to service to ensure consistent quality and successful completion.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Employer-subsidized medical insurance
Employer-subsidized dental insurance
Employer-subsidized vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
12 paid holidays
Leading-edge work and the opportunity to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts