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About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager with the Field Execution Technology Group’s (FET) North America Large Project Construction Team. The North America Large Project Team is seeking a Senior Construction Manager with an Owner background and knowledge to safely execute field construction. This position will have a primary office location in Houston, TX or Freeport, TX but could be assigned to a project at any of the Dow sites in North America. Assignments made outside of the home office location will require extended duration travel and / or temporary relocation.

The Senior Construction Manager has overall accountability for the management and administration of construction contracts for large projects ($10MM - $900MM). The Senior Construction Manager leads the construction management work process, demonstrates competency with directing teams, staffing, hiring, planning and construction execution on their assigned projects. The Senior Construction Manager has the primary accountability to ensure that construction of facilities meet Environment Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, schedule, and cost requirements. This role can lead Large and Mega-projects but will also sometimes lead multiple intermediate projects. Capable of being a candidate on regional and/or international assignments and supporting global Tech Center initiatives related to the construction discipline. May also serve as a Program Construction Manager where the successful candidate may be accountable and lead less senior construction manager/s assigned to a very large/mega project. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in construction job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

Responsibilities

Champion the use of construction safety best practices and drive to a zero-incident safety culture on all projects.Knowledgeable on Life Critical Standards and able to plan construction activities based on these requirements.Lead the Construction Management staff on a particular project, including visible, proactive leadership in all matters related to safety, quality, schedule and cost.Develop Construction Management plans to identify construction resource needs / hiring plans for specific projects. Ensure that the budget reflects the plan and work with the Project Manager if discrepancies arise. Work with the North America Construction Director to fill the positions.Provide Construction expertise in the Front End Loading (FEL) of a project. Minimize Construction costs through proper planning, technology application and constructability techniques. Must be able to lead constructability, interactive planning sessions and Construction Readiness Assessments with the project team.Knowledgeable with the practice of Construction Work Areas (CWA) and Installation Work Packages (IWP). Advocates use on projects for creating value.Provide input to the Contract Labor Strategy – Lump Sum vs. Time and Material or a hybrid contract.Administer the Construction contracts through the use of Dow’s Construction Management Work Process Discipline and Global Project Methodology. Understand and utilize the Construction Management Work Process discipline.Capable of leading multiple projects versus one large or mega project.Knowledgeable in the application of construction change orders and contract administration. Experience with Dow’s Construction Contract and Cost Management Tool (CCCM) for change orders and communications or a similar program / work process.Ability to manage multiple construction contract companies, deliver EHS performance, resolve claims and monitor / control labor cost.Knowledge in highly integrated construction schedule analysis. Ability to evaluate contractor schedules for productivity and earned values (Earned Value Metrics / EVMs).Assist in the development of integrated schedules (Engineering, Construction and Turnaround). Ensure that Construction schedules are met or that discrepancies are communicated timely.Minimize start-up and operability issues through the use of Quality Plans.Drives utilization of Dow’s best practices and Most Effective Technology (MET) on all projects and advocates for advanced solutions and industry technology where it can add value.Coach and mentor inexperienced Construction personnel.Facilitate / Lead / Participate in North America Construction Management or Construction Tech Center improvement initiatives / work improvement teams.Ability to lead a cross discipline team towards a common goal / objective.Accountable / Responsible for completing modules 1 & 2 of Dow’s Construction Manager Qualification process within 6 months.

Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to interpret / read engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications and additional project documents.Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.Demonstrates leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.Able to work within an empowered team environment.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking OR Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking.At least 6 years of relevant Construction experience required. In lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of Construction equivalent experience is required.  A current, valid US driver’s license is required.Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Power Point and Excel, and can learn new systems quickly.This is a day shift, but you must be able to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends.

Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

10 or more years of experience in a Construction environment and/or Chemical Industrial environment.10 or more years of experience in any field execution role with the responsibility of overseeing/managing/supervising contractors is preferred.Degree disciplines in Engineering or Construction Management are preferred.Quality Assurance experience within a Construction environment.Experience with Cost Tracking and Change Management is preferred.Experience on Large projects with a total install cost (TIC) greater than $10MM.

Additional Notes

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

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, 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)

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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 visiting www.dow.com.

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