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Project Controls SpecialistJob DetailDate Posted:Fri, 07 Feb 2020Position::Project Controls SpecialistSchedule:Full timeJob Number:R2005599Primary location:Country:United States of AmericaState/Province:TexasCity:Freeport (TX, USA)Additional Locations:Deer Park (TX, USA)DescriptionDowhas an opportunity for aProject Controls Specialistsupporting the Houston Hub sites and primary office located inLake Jackson, TX. This role provides cost management and scheduling on Intermediate size projects following the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. This role will also support site Turnaround cost management within the Global Turnaround Work Process.Supports establishment of the overall cost baseline and schedule baseline with reporting to monitor and control the project within established tolerances of the baseline supporting cost and schedule effective project execution. Coordinates data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of cost. Engages the project and/or turnaround steering team to understand causes of the deviation and the need to establish actions to mitigate, where deviations from established tolerances occur. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.Responsibilities / DutiesProject Cost Management:
Integrates the project cost estimate, workhour estimate, and project schedule into the Cost Management baseline.
Establishes cost baseline from which deviations will be managed during project execution.
Establishes work breakdown structure based upon work process norms and execution strategy.
Develops and maintains cost reports, cash flow/cancellation curves, and contingency analyses. Ensures accurate representation of cost data and cost forecast in monthly reporting.
Provides estimate of cancellation costs.
Estimates costs of deviations and assesses impact on total project cost.
Ensures accurate reflection of committed/spent funds, project deviation notices, field change orders, and project execution changes in all cost documents.
Leads the project team in deriving an accurate and realistic forecast of all funds required to complete the project within the defined budget and schedule while incorporating own trending and analyses.
Alerts the project team to critical Cost Management issues.
Provides supporting data for project execution metrics, external benchmarking and project closure.
Develops & maintains accurate TIC (total installed cost) cost reports for a portfolio of intermediate ($30OM-$10MM) projects across multiple sites using EcoSys software
Uses project knowledge from various sources (estimate, schedule, SAP, EVM, project team, contractors, etc.) to develop a forecast & cash flow; reviews with the project team monthly
Advocates & facilitates the change management process; ensures the cost impact of all changes are accurately reflected in the forecast & cash flow
Works with cost accountant to ensure all forecasting & accruals are submitted in accordance with company policy
Updates cost data in project database monthly
Turnaround Cost Management:
Works closely with the team to build estimates for planned scope of work
Tracks costs against established plan on assigned accounts
Utilizes all tools available, including vendor reporting, to provide leadership with accurate forecasts; accurately incorporates cost associated with add-on work into the overall forecast
Works with cost accountant to ensure all forecasting & accruals are submitted in accordance with company policy
Project Scheduler:
Develops & maintains project schedules in Primavera for estimated scope of work; regularly reports full schedule, critical path, variance analysis, and two week look-ahead to project team
Actively solicits input from project team to update schedule progress
Drives productivity through the use of earned value management during design
Advocates & facilitates the change management process; ensures all changes are accurately reflected in the project schedule
Integrates construction progress into the master schedule using information provided by construction schedulers or contractors
Updates project status & schedule information in project database monthly
Discipline Support:
Ensures regional & global work processes are followed for cost, schedule & estimating
Supports efforts to reach workshare goals
Understands & supports the use of metrics to drive successful project execution
Leads or contributes to continuous improvement initiatives
Leads or contributes to sessions intended to coach or teach on topics related to cost, schedule or estimating
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus cost management, project controls or other related experience preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project and/or Turnaround Controls
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Petrochemical industry experience
Experience managing a portfolio of small or intermediate projects is strongly preferred over large projects or mega projects
Experience in an owner role (direct or contingent)
Experience using EcoSys
Experience using SAP
Note:Relocation assistance is not offered with this role.Dow Offers:
A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) combines one of the broadest technology sets in the industry with asset integration, focused innovation and global scale to achieve profitable growth and become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow’s portfolio of performance materials, industrial intermediates and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for our customers in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 113 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,000 people. Dow delivered pro forma sales of approximately $50 billion in 2018. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-800-523-3945.
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