Senior Construction Technologist Lead (I&E Owners Representative)

Dow•Freeport, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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 visiting www.dow.com. About You and this Role Dow has an opportunity for a Senior Construction Technologist Lead (I&E Owners Representative) located in Freeport (TX) within the Texas Operations (TXO) Construction Group. Leads the construction management work process discipline, demonstrates lead competencies of directing others, staffing, planning and controlling projects. Ensures construction of facilities meet Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, cost and schedule per the businesses requirements. Typically at this level would lead several intermediate site executed projects up to a single large project. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Occasional travel is required - domestic travel up to 10% of the role
Possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
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
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

Responsibilities

Champions the use of construction safety best practices and drive to a zero-incident safety culture on contracts.
Leads the Construction Management staff on a particular project, including visible, proactive leadership in all matters related to safety, quality, schedule and cost
Develops a Construction Management plan to identify construction resource needs for a specific project.
Ensures that the budget reflects the plan and works with the project manager, if discrepancies arise.
Works with construction resource leader to fill the positions
Provides the construction expertise in the Front End Loading (FEL) of a project.
Minimizes construction costs through proper planning, technology, application and constructability techniques.
Provides input to the Contract Labor Strategy.
Manages the construction companies, the labor contracts, resolves claims, monitors and controls labor cost.
Understands and utilizes the Global Capital Work Process (GPM) Construction Work Process discipline.
Utilizes the Construction expertise networks.
Assists in the development of effective construction integrated schedules.
Ensures that construction schedules are met or that discrepancies are communicated in a timely fashion.
Minimizes start-up and operability issues through the use of quality plans.
Uses in-depth knowledge of internal and external standards and practices; and knowledge of constructability processes and how to effectively apply to specific project situation to perform role
Drives the utilization of best practices and technology on project
Good Understanding of Most Effective Technology (MET) and Electrical Work Practices (EWPs)
Good understanding of the National Electrical Code.
Awareness of principles of NFPA70E: electrical safety in the workplace.
Ensured proper implementation of QA/QC protocols across subcontractors
Managed documentation controls and established performance tracking tools using microsoft tools
Collaborated with engineers and project leadership to solve design conflicts
Represented Dow’s Owner interests by supervising I/E contractors and ensuring adherence to quality standards
Coaches and mentors new and inexperienced construction personnel

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.
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)