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Dow Large Project Construction Scheduler in Freeport, Texas
Large Project Construction Scheduler
At a glance
Position:Large Project Construction Scheduler
Primary Location:Freeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/17/2024
Job Number:R2052403
Position Type:Regular
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About You and this Role
Dowhas an exciting opportunity available for aLarge Project Construction Scheduler!
In this role, you will serve as a technical resource for Scheduling within Dow's Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. You will support the establishment of the overall schedule baseline and reporting to monitor and control the project within established tolerances to ensure efficient project execution.
Additionally, you will coordinate data inputs from various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of project schedules and engage the project steering team to understand causes of and establish actions to mitigate where deviations from established tolerances occur.
Responsibilities
Contributes to improvement of Construction Schedule Management Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.
Promotes discipline knowledge exchange and quality application through technical coaching.
Recommendations on cycle time reduction opportunities and techniques
Develops and maintains comprehensive integrated master project schedules including Detail Design, Procurement, Construction and Start-up/Commissioning Project Stages.
Utilizes project cost estimates to resource load project schedules and gain alignment with estimated scope of work and the project schedule.
Performs staffing density checks or staffing limitation checks to validate schedule durations and ensures resource-leveling supports the project strategy.
Leads project teams in forecasting schedule challenges and offers analyses and solutions to complete the project on schedule.
Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive integrated master project schedules including Front-end Loading, Detail Design, Procurement, Construction and Start-up/Commissioning Project Stages.
Maintains construction schedule during the project life cycle monitoring progress and incorporating modifications where changes in the original scope occur or delays are encountered.
Leads project teams in forecasting schedule challenges and offers analyses and solutions to complete the project on schedule.
Evaluates project deviations to assess schedule impact for proper decision making and recovery plans.
Applies established schedule management practices to ascertain critical schedule issues and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in quantity tracking and installation rates.
Performs quantity surveys to validate construction progress.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking plus 5 years of relevant experience OR (in lieu of a degree) 10 years of experience in project controls scheduling.
Prior experience in construction scheduling using Primavera P6.
Willing and able to travel within the US Gulf Coast Region to support business need.
Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.
At least one of the sites for this position in the U.S. is a TWIC designated facility. Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location. Per the US Government and Department of Homeland Security policy and regulations, you may apply for a TWIC card if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, naturalized citizen or a nonimmigrant alien, asylee, or refugee who is in lawful status.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Additional Notes
This position can be located in Freeport, Orange, Deer Park, Seadrift, Plaquemine or Hahnville.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
In order to be effective in this role, work needs to be conducted primarily onsite.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.