Construction Technologist Lead (Mechanical Owners Rep.)

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 and rewarding opportunity for a Construction Technologist Lead (Mechanical Owners Rep.) in Freeport, TX!

Leads the construction management work process discipline, demonstrates lead competencies of directing others, staffing, planning and controlling projects. Ensures construction of facilities meet EH&S, quality, cost and schedule per the businesses requirements. Typically at this level would lead several intermediate site executed projects up to a single large project. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Champion construction safety best practices and lead a zero‑incident safety culture across all contracted work.
• Provide technical welding support to the Construction Manager and project team.
• Deliver construction expertise during Front-End Loading (FEL) to optimize cost, constructability, technology use, and planning efficiency.
• Apply and support Global Capital Work Process (GPM) construction disciplines, integrated scheduling, and timely communication of schedule variances.
• Reduce start‑up and operability issues through quality planning while coaching and mentoring less‑experienced construction personnel.
• Utilize and promote best practices, standards, and technology; provide continuous improvement feedback; and apply processes such as system turnover, QA/QC and NCR resolution.
• Review and approve contractor site specific quality plan.
• Facilitate test plans meeting for hydrostatic pneumatic testing.
• Maintain quality databases ( welding, hydrostatic, NCR)
• Implement the Quality Assurance program for their assigned projects. Ensure that the required contractor Quality Control procedures are properly implemented and that the constructed facilities comply with related requirements, codes, and specifications.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Occasional travel is required - domestic travel up to 10% of the role
• Possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• 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

• Previous experience in QA/AC (Mechanical/Welding) roles
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Physical Demands

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights
• Occasional work in tight or closed-in spaces

Skills

• Construction Management Leadership – Direct teams and contractors to meet project goals.
• Safety & Compliance – Champion EH&S and enforce QA/QC protocols.
• Project Planning & Scheduling – Develop and manage integrated construction schedules.
• Contract & Labor Management – Oversee subcontractor agreements and control labor costs.
• Technical Problem-Solving – Resolve design conflicts and apply constructability principles.
• Documentation & Tracking – Implement document control and performance tracking tools.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work with engineers and leadership to align on solutions.
• Continuous Improvement & Mentorship – Coach personnel and drive best practices for future projects.

Additional notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance
• Location Details: Onsite, Freeport, TX

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We 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, financial, and social 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. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• 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. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• 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. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
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  .

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