Construction Scheduling - Subject Matter Expert
Dow

Job Info

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Scheduling Subject Matter Expert (SME) located in Houston, TX. The Construction Scheduling SME has overall responsibility and accountability for the development and implementation of the Construction Scheduling procedures and best practices globally in alignment with the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. This person ensures Construction scheduling processes promote a safer and more competitive advantage on all projects. The Construction Scheduling SME provides leadership and direction to the global scheduling team driving optimization of leveraged expertise to maximize improvement impact across the Technical Expertise & Support organization.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Leads the utilization of project controls work process and best practices to drive project performance with regards to cost and schedule in the execution phase of projects.

• Provides overall leadership and guidance to the project controls resources assigned to the project. Monitors project demands and escalates to management when additional resources are needed.

• Owns all documents and deliverables created to provide guidance to the Construction Scheduling team for the execution of projects in the field.

• Supports Independent Project Analysis (IPA) reviews as required.

• Establishes thresholds for Management Intervention Process.

• Works closely with Scheduling Global Improvement Leader to define standards for Construction scheduling, work processes and tools, competitive assessments and benchmarking to create competitive advantage.

• Works closely with project teams to leverage best practices across global expertise teams, technology improvement teams and technical talent development programs.

• Provide oversight for the globally leveraged Technical Expertise & Support (TES) Construction Scheduling resources to drive optimization of leveraged expertise to maximize impact across Dow projects.

• Assist Dow Scheduling GIL and DAS by providing proposed revisions to the Dow Best Practices regarding construction scheduling and construction contracts when necessary

• Helps integrate Construction scheduler into the project team

• Assists Construction schedulers with all training in Dow processes and procedures for management of construction schedules

• Assists and trains Construction scheduler in methods of identifying potential schedule risks, risk mitigation and improvement opportunities through their analysis of the overall construction schedule, as well as schedules provided by the individual contractors

• Assists and trains Construction scheduler in understanding and identify bridging of gaps between multiple construction contractors and overall construction schedule management, providing information and data that enables the Dow Project Teams to make better decisions.

• Assists and trains Construction scheduler in analyzing the contractor's weekly construction schedules, plans, progress, productivity and monthly schedule updates for comparison to reported progress and alignment of cost forecasts.

• Assists and trains Construction scheduler in providing recommendations on cycle time reduction opportunities and techniques as applied to construction and startup scheduling.

• Assists and trains Construction scheduler in performing construction staffing density checks or staffing limitation checks to analyze and validate schedule durations and forecast completion dates

• Assists and trains Construction scheduler in critical path analysis to determine problem to project schedule and resource overloads and how to alert the project team to critical scheduling issues and potential alternatives.

• Assists and trains construction scheduler in interacting with Dow Project Construction Manager.

• Represents the Global Project Controls team through working closely with Field Execution Technology group by providing support with:

• Develop and Maintain Field Execution Technology Productivity Dashboard

• Coaching CMs and tracking Construction Productivity

• Installation Rates

• Field Change Order tracking

• Elevated work Reduction

Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree OR 10 years of experience in construction scheduling and project controls required.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience is required.

• 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.

Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. 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 contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-800-523-3945.

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