Project Controls Lead — Forecasting, Risk & Governance

Dow Inc.; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Houston, TX to drive cost and schedule governance across multiple projects. You will partner with Project Engineers, Design, Construction, and Procurement to integrate cost, schedule, risk, forecasting, and change management throughout the lifecycle.

Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential. The role requires shaping project outcomes through forecasting excellence, proactive risk management, and strategic use of project controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Controls, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or related discipline.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience in cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and project performance analysis.
• Ability to influence project teams and stakeholders without a direct reporting line.
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective application of Project Controls processes, tools, and best practices to improve cost, schedule, and performance.
• Serve as Project Controls leader on the Project Steering Team and advise project leadership.
• Provide leadership to Project Controls resources for full project execution phases.
• Monitor workload demands and identify resource needs.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, cost reporting, schedule analysis, and performance measurement.
• Complete Project Controls deliverables for monthly reports and reviews.
• Ensure quality and integrity of Project Controls documents and deliverables.
• Drive insights to proactively manage risks, opportunities, and issues.
• Provide project status reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support IPA reviews and project assurance activities as required.
• Oversee Change Management processes and communicate impacts.
• Use metrics to monitor health and identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish thresholds and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Foster ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting & performance

Earned Value Management

Strategic planning

Project risk mgmt

Change management

Cost engineering

Cost management

Influence without direct report

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dow is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Houston, TX to drive cost and schedule governance across multiple projects. You will partner with Project Engineers, Design, Construction, and Procurement to integrate cost, schedule, risk, forecasting, and change management throughout the lifecycle.

Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential. The role requires shaping project outcomes through forecasting excellence, proactive risk management, and strategic use of project controls