Construction Manager - Hybrid

Dow Chemical

  • Freeport, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager located in Freeport, TX! The role will align to Dow's Design Your Day approach and allows employees flexibility by choosing when to work remotely and when to attend on-site activities based on project work and role needs.About you and this roleAs a Construction Manager, you will provide management of Corporate Facilities PMO Construction Management projects regarding services associated with major tenant improvements, space reconfiguration projects, new construction projects, and new infrastructure/upgrade projects within assigned properties. The intent of this role is to ensure critical business needs, related to construction, are addressed promptly and in a safe, professional, and cost effective manner with all of the project scope, budget, and schedule objectives satisfied for the gulf coast region.Responsibilities
  • Manages and coordinates regional projects for adequate project and safety coverage including Field coordination, Milestone Schedule development, assistance in conducting weekly CM meetings aligning with project manpower needs and all other project/safety concerns
  • Writes Safe Work Permit documents by utilizing the Global standard, to maintain consistent permit issuance, alliance to the Life Critical Standards, and confirm that all required trainings are current
  • Maintains and coordinates regional CM projects for safety, quality, budget, and schedule
  • Completes proper project close out with FM’s which include: Punch list, As-built drawing submissions, Project Completion Checklist, MOC’s, IOES release, and document retention
  • Utilizes GPM process for applied projects in conjunction with aligned standards for Corporate Facilities set parameters
  • Manages other Construction Management contract teams and Safe Work Permit writers for named region
  • Documents, implements, measures, and tracks annual goals throughout the year, in vertical alignment with Corporate Facilities Global Leadership goals
  • Acts in a representative capacity for Corporate Facilities PMO in matters covered by the construction contract
  • Manages the adherence to the Dow construction safety standards, construction contracts, field inspections, construction progress, construction orders, marshaling of equipment/materials, and communication to the steering team
  • Operates as liaison between Project Manager, Engineering, Construction teams, Site Operations, and safety/health teams
  • Assures quality of installations per specifications, construction efforts, and safety and health regulations
  • Reviews and validates bid submissions, payment requisitions, and change orders in conjunction with the Project Manager
  • Validates value engineering and cost-cutting proposals set forth by the contractors and the CM team
  • Reports and maintains effective communications regarding the region(s) of responsibility to the Director of Construction Management
Qualifications
  • A minimum of an associate's degree, 5 years relevant experience, or 3 years or more of military training/experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • 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 Skills
  • Degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Engineering
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of multiple construction trades including Civil, Electrical, & Mechanical
  • Strong drive for achievement and results
  • Ability to influence and motivate employees of differing job types, skills, and interest without direct authority
  • Milestone Schedule development with MS Project or equivalent
Additional notes
  • This position does not offer relocation assistance
  • This role is anticipated to be a 40 hr./week work schedule with additional project coverage as required
Benefits – What Dow offers youWe invest in you.Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
  • Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
  • Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
  • Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
  • Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
  • Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
  • ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 .As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on .Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. 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 call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

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