Lead Project Engineer - Military Veterans

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Position Overview:

Driving a portfolio of multiple projects in various stages, from development to execution, with an eye for managing cost, scope, schedule, and internal reporting requirements.

Your Focus:

Managing capital projects in sustainability, infrastructure, maintenance, reliability in a Chemical or Discrete Manufacturing Plant.

Utilizing strong organizational savvy and relationship building skills to influence both internal and external resources, producing tangible results.

Manage the execution of the engineering design, procurement, construction, and turnover to manufacturing of capital projects in accordance with applicable specifications and standards to achieve project objectives.

Provide the project team managerial and technical leadership to develop and execute capital projects using the Honeywells phase gated process that included Front-end loading (FEL) and front-end engineering design (FEED).

Ideal Candidate

Led and managed 1-2 large Capital Projects (Up to 30+ million)

10+ years experience in Capital Project Management in Chemical or Discrete Manufacturing Industry

Strong execution experience in sustainability projects to drive carbon footprint reduction

Strong working knowledge of chemical plant operations and processes.

Strong knowledge of capital project management process, including FEL or FEED requirements and stage gate processes.

Knowledge of chemical process equipment and industry design codes and practices.

Strong personnel management with the ability to effectively lead large diverse project teams that are globally distributed

Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects with a strong focus for On Time Delivery Metrics

Ability to gather information and develop a thorough understanding of the project, while providing strong leadership skills in leading a diverse cross-functional team

Effectively manage multiple tasks and projects, characterize risk and adhere to schedule

Familiarity with applicable engineering codes/standards and their application.

Knowledge of equipment procurement and construction.

Strong estimating skills and will have worked with contractors, vendors and purchasing to accomplish the work scope.

Engineering Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical

Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired.

PSM (Process Safety Management) facility experience highly desired.

Automation and Robotics experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Drive a portfolio of multiple capital projects in various stages, from development to execution, with an eye for managing cost, scope, schedule, and internal reporting requirements

Use their strong organizational savvy and relationship building skills to influence both internal and external resources, producing tangible results

Work with internal and external engineering resources to develop the required deliverables for the FEL-1, FEL-2, FEL-3 and Execution phases

Under broad direction, this individual has the responsibility, accountability, and authority to manage the execution of the engineering design, procurement, construction, and turnover to manufacturing of capital projects in accordance with applicable specifications and standards in order to achieve project objectives

Assures capital projects meet project objectives (including cost, schedule, and scope) by managing the development, design, and execution of assigned projects in accordance with specifications and standards

Ensures accurate cost budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and reporting of assigned projects

Provides clear, accurate scopes of work and construction packages including documentation

Responsible for providing new/revised Process Safety Information to the appropriate departments

Analyzes and manages risks on projects

Facilitates safety and constructability reviews

Creates requisitions for engineered items and development of spare parts list

Reports on cost (including forecasting) and schedule attainment

Communicates and resolves technical and commercial issues as related to project objectives

Responsible for initiating the Management of Change, coordinates with the site PSM (Project Safety Management) representative regarding PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) requirements and participates in PHAs as needed

Successfully communicates with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, construction, project controls, and all other departments

Ensures all project documentation is completed

Exercises direct control of cost and execution of assigned projects

In October, 2024 Honeywell announced the spin-off of our Advanced Materials business to become a stand-alone publicly traded company, independent of Honeywell. Our intention is that this role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, will be a part of this future transaction when the separation occurs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

Led and managed 1-2 large Capital Projects (Up to 30+ million)

Familiarity with applicable engineering codes/standards and their application

Working knowledge of equipment procurement and construction

Strong estimating skills and experience working with contractors, vendors and purchasing

Knowledge of SAP as well as the Management of Change process

Strong teamwork, results orientation and organizational skills are a must

Excellent communication skills, demonstrated problem solving and decision making

Additional Qualifications:

MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

Prior chemical or industrial plant experience preferred.

Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership sought.

Customer Focused Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Technical Understands engineering and project management principles. Experience in the use of SAP, MS Project, other MS Office Suite of products, and Primavera desired.

Relates well to all levels and kinds of people (engineers, designers, craftspeople, accountants, suppliers, & construction contractors); builds appropriate rapport. Listens well.

Track record of successfully managing this magnitude of investments.

Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects.

Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: req474848
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 2768 US Highway 45 North,Metropolis,Illinois,62960,United States
• Exempt
• Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.