Strategic Project Controls Lead | Forecasting & Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay and bonus potential

Total rewards program to support well‑

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Dow Inc. seeks a Project Controls Lead in Houston, Texas to shape and govern cost, schedule, and risk across complex capital programs. You will guide the Project Steering Team and Design Team, coordinating with engineers, construction, and procurement to ensure predictable outcomes.

You will drive forecasting accuracy, performance monitoring, and timely reporting, while mentoring Project Controls resources and embedding best practices across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree. In lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience will be accepted.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or a 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective application of Project Controls work processes, tools, and best practices to improve project cost, schedule, and overall performance.
• Serve as the Project Controls leader on the Project Steering Team and a trusted advisor to project leadership.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Controls resources assigned to the project, ensuring appropriate capability and coverage throughout the full project execution, FEL, Detailed Engineering, and Construction.
• Monitor project workload demands and proactively identify resource needs, escalating concerns when additional support is required.
• Deliver accurate and timely project forecasting, cost reporting, schedule analysis, and performance measurement.
• Complete Project Controls deliverables for monthly project reports, executive reviews, and other project management requirements.
• Own the quality, consistency, and integrity of all documents and deliverables produced by the Project Controls team.
• Drive the development and communication of meaningful project insights that enable proactive management of risks, opportunities, and emerging issues.
• Provide reporting of project status, including forecasting for all stages of the project including internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Independent Project Analysis (IPA) reviews and other project assurance activities as required.
• Oversee Change Management work process, ensuring impacts to cost, schedule, scope, and business objectives are identified, evaluated, and effectively communicated.
• Utilize project performance metrics, including Cost Competitiveness Ratio and Schedule Duration Ratio, to monitor project health and identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish and monitor Management Intervention Process thresholds and recommend corrective actions when performance deviates from approved targets.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Forecasting and Performance Management

Earned Value Management

Strategic Planning

Project Risk Management

Change Management

Cost Engineering

Cost Management

Leadership and Influence

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dow Inc. seeks a Project Controls Lead in Houston, Texas to shape and govern cost, schedule, and risk across complex capital programs. You will guide the Project Steering Team and Design Team, coordinating with engineers, construction, and procurement to ensure predictable outcomes.

You will drive forecasting accuracy, performance monitoring, and timely reporting, while mentoring Project Controls resources and embedding best practices across the project lifecycle.