Senior Project Controls Manager

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 you and this role:

The Senior Project Controls Manager is the first among equals for the Project Controls (PjC) Team supporting Large Capital projects for Central Engineering within Dow and is accountable for the entire PjC effort on a project.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Project Control assignments, concerns, and performance while collaborating with the Director of Project Control Leads.
• Attends all project development and strategy meetings to ensure you are aware and are actively contributing to the development of the project execution plans.
• Expectations for the PCL are to be aware of, and be prepared to articulate, project changes that could either negatively or positively affect the success of a project related to estimate, schedule, cost forecasts, resourcing, execution plans, etc.
• Establishes controls and operating guidelines that identify, monitor, and mitigate risk factors that impact the success of the project.
• Coordinate and facilitate schedule and cost review meetings throughout the FEL, detailed design, and construction phases.
• Work within the project leadership team to manage and properly communicate change in a clear, data-driven, and concise method.
• Represent project controls in the project execution risk review process to ensure the impact and evaluation of risks are properly reflected.
• The Senior Project Controls Manager must exhibit Dow’s Code of Business Conduct and represent Dow and the Project Controls Department professionally and effectively to Dow’s business partners and third parties. Exhibit professional behaviors that others will value and hold in high regard. Lead with resolution and confidence but serve the project and the team members with humility. Interact with all team members objectively.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree OR in lieu of a degree, 11 years of project controls, engineering, manufacturing, or related experience.
• A minimum of 6 years project controls, engineering, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Must be willing and able to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel both domestic and international.
• 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.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)  

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Work at heights, climbs stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Work in