Large Project Construction Scheduler

Dow Chemical Company•Freeport, TX

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunity available for a Large Project Construction Scheduler. The Large Project Construction Scheduler acts as a technical resource for Scheduling within the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process and supports establishment of the overall construction schedule baseline and reporting to monitor and control the construction activities within established tolerances of the baseline supporting efficient project execution. In this role you coordinate data inputs from the various construction contractors and internal disciplines to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of schedule and engage the project steering team to understand causes of the deviation and the need to establish actions to mitigate, where deviations from established tolerances occur. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking OR in lieu of a degree OR 10 years of experience in project controls scheduling
A minimum of 5 years experience with Primavera P6
Must be willing and able to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel
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
Primavera Scheduling Software: An enterprise project portfolio management software.
Project Schedule Management: Building and maintaining integrated master schedules.
Critical Path Analysis: Identifying schedule risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
Project Cost Estimations & Cost Management: Aligning schedules with scope and budget.
Project Planning & Controls: Developing schedule management plans and forecasting challenges.
Teamwork: Coordinating across disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasting.
Microsoft Power BI: Leveraging data visualization tools for reporting and analysis.

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.
Performs critical path analysis to determine problem areas in regard to project schedule and resource overloads and offers alternative courses of action to the project team.
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.
Practical experience as a scheduler working for a large main construction contractor in coordinating multiple subcontractors (e.g. in coordination of civil, structural steel, piping, insulation and scaffolding etc
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

Benefits

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, financial, and social 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.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
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.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
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.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)