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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 the Role Large Project Scheduler located in Houston, TX or Plaquemine, LA.
The Large Project Scheduler acts as a technical resource for Scheduling within the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. The role supports establishment of the overall schedule baseline and reporting to monitor and control the project within established tolerances, coordinating data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of schedule.
Responsibilities
Develop conceptual schedules to evaluate various alternates or anticipated schedule challenges.
Develop and maintain comprehensive integrated master project schedules covering Front‑end Loading, Detail Design, Procurement, Construction and Start‑up/Commissioning Project Stages.
Maintain schedule during the project life cycle, monitoring progress and incorporating modifications where changes in scope or delays occur.
Promote discipline knowledge exchange and quality application through technical coaching.
Contribute to improvement of Schedule Management Work Process and leverage learning experiences.
Provide recommendations on cycle time reduction opportunities and techniques, as applied to scheduling.
Develop schedule management plans for project plans for management and control.
Utilize project cost estimates to resource load project schedules and gain alignment with estimated scope of work and the project schedule.
Perform staffing density checks or staffing limitation checks to validate schedule durations and ensure resource‑leveling supports the project strategy.
Lead project teams in forecasting schedule challenges and offer analyses and solutions to keep the project on schedule.
Perform critical path analysis to determine problem areas in regard to project schedule and resource overloads, offering alternative courses of action.
Evaluate project deviations to assess schedule impact for proper decision making and recovery plans.
Work with cost management to align when forecasting schedule completion dates.
Apply established schedule management practices to ascertain critical schedule issues and recommend corrective actions.
Define comprehensive Schedule Management solutions for capital and expense projects.
Qualifications
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 10 years of experience in project controls scheduling.
A minimum of 5 years experience with Primavera P6.
Willingness and ability to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel.
Legal ability to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.
Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required based on the hiring location. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, see https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Your Skills
Primavera Scheduling Software : 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.
Additional Notes
Position can be located in Plaquemine, LA or Houston, TX.
Position does not offer relocation assistance.
Effective work requires primarily onsite presence.
Benefits – What Dow Offers You We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of your pay, health, life, future and career. 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 physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being.
Competitive retirement program with company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve long‑term financial goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages and travel insurance in certain 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, family care, volunteering and ERG participation.
Well‑being Portal for all Dow employees.
On‑site fitness facilities (availability varies).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additional location‑specific benefits: transportation allowance, meal vouchers and carbon‑neutral transportation incentives.
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 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.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to deliver more value and have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available at www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, including family medical history. We provide 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.
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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 the Role Large Project Scheduler located in Houston, TX or Plaquemine, LA.
The Large Project Scheduler acts as a technical resource for Scheduling within the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. The role supports establishment of the overall schedule baseline and reporting to monitor and control the project within established tolerances, coordinating data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of schedule.
Responsibilities
Develop conceptual schedules to evaluate various alternates or anticipated schedule challenges.
Develop and maintain comprehensive integrated master project schedules covering Front‑end Loading, Detail Design, Procurement, Construction and Start‑up/Commissioning Project Stages.
Maintain schedule during the project life cycle, monitoring progress and incorporating modifications where changes in scope or delays occur.
Promote discipline knowledge exchange and quality application through technical coaching.
Contribute to improvement of Schedule Management Work Process and leverage learning experiences.
Provide recommendations on cycle time reduction opportunities and techniques, as applied to scheduling.
Develop schedule management plans for project plans for management and control.
Utilize project cost estimates to resource load project schedules and gain alignment with estimated scope of work and the project schedule.
Perform staffing density checks or staffing limitation checks to validate schedule durations and ensure resource‑leveling supports the project strategy.
Lead project teams in forecasting schedule challenges and offer analyses and solutions to keep the project on schedule.
Perform critical path analysis to determine problem areas in regard to project schedule and resource overloads, offering alternative courses of action.
Evaluate project deviations to assess schedule impact for proper decision making and recovery plans.
Work with cost management to align when forecasting schedule completion dates.
Apply established schedule management practices to ascertain critical schedule issues and recommend corrective actions.
Define comprehensive Schedule Management solutions for capital and expense projects.
Qualifications
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 10 years of experience in project controls scheduling.
A minimum of 5 years experience with Primavera P6.
Willingness and ability to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel.
Legal ability to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.
Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required based on the hiring location. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, see https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Your Skills
Primavera Scheduling Software : 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.
Additional Notes
Position can be located in Plaquemine, LA or Houston, TX.
Position does not offer relocation assistance.
Effective work requires primarily onsite presence.
Benefits – What Dow Offers You We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of your pay, health, life, future and career. 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 physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being.
Competitive retirement program with company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve long‑term financial goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages and travel insurance in certain 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, family care, volunteering and ERG participation.
Well‑being Portal for all Dow employees.
On‑site fitness facilities (availability varies).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additional location‑specific benefits: transportation allowance, meal vouchers and carbon‑neutral transportation incentives.
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 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.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to deliver more value and have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available at www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, including family medical history. We provide 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.
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