Strategic Project Controls Lead

Dow Inc.; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical and life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Project Controls Lead to drive cost, schedule, and performance excellence across large capital projects.

You will be a key member of the Project Steering Team, partnering with engineers, construction, procurement, and business stakeholders to integrate cost, schedule, risk, and change management. A successful candidate will exemplify leadership, deliver accurate forecasts, apply Earned Value Management, and communicate insights to enable proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant experience would be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or related discipline.
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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 direction to Project Controls resources across full project lifecycle (FEL, Detailed Engineering, Construction).
• Deliver accurate forecasting, cost reporting, schedule analysis, and performance measurement.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Forecasting & performance management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Strategic planning

Project risk management

Change management

Cost engineering

Cost management

Leadership & influence

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dow Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Project Controls Lead to drive cost, schedule, and performance excellence across large capital projects.

You will be a key member of the Project Steering Team, partnering with engineers, construction, procurement, and business stakeholders to integrate cost, schedule, risk, and change management. A successful candidate will exemplify leadership, deliver accurate forecasts, apply Earned Value Management, and communicate insights to enable proactive