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Dow · 2 days ago

Senior Scheduling Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Dow is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, and they are seeking a Senior Scheduling Specialist. The role involves acting as a technical resource for Scheduling within the Global Project Methodology, supporting schedule baselines, and coordinating data inputs to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of project schedules.

AgricultureChemicalInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops conceptual schedules to evaluate various alternates or anticipated schedule challenges

Develops and maintains comprehensive integrated master project schedules including Front-end Loading, Detail Design, Procurement, Construction and Start-up/Commissioning Project Stages

Maintains schedule during the project life cycle monitoring progress and incorporating modifications where changes in the original scope occur or delays are encountered

Promotes discipline knowledge exchange and quality application through technical coaching

Contributes to improvement of Schedule Management Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences

Provides recommendations on cycle time reduction opportunities and techniques, as applied to scheduling

Develops schedule management plans for project plans for management and control

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 regards 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

Works with cost management to gain alignment when forecasting schedule completion dates

Applies established schedule management practices to ascertain critical schedule issues and recommend corrective actions

Defines comprehensive Schedule Management solutions for capital and expense projects

Qualification

Primavera P6Project Schedule ManagementCritical Path AnalysisProject Cost EstimationsProject Planning & ControlsMicrosoft Power BITeamwork

Required

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 7 years of experience in project controls scheduling

A minimum of 3 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

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).

Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.

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)