Marathon Petroleum Corporation · 20 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist
St Paul Park, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expMarathon Petroleum Corporation is committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and is seeking a Project Controls Specialist at their St. Paul Park Refinery. The role involves supporting Major Maintenance & Turnarounds with project development and execution, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change management practices throughout the project lifecycle.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop communications and reporting networks for data gathering, review, analysis, and presentation of recommendations to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
Review, analyze and communicate cost & progress data in Enterprise Project Controls software (SAP & IPS)
Communicate cost status & recommendations to the project teams, accounting and corporate to maintain the projects within approved budgets and cash flow constraints
Work with project teams to develop and maintain project work breakdown structures according to MPC & Project Controls standards
Validate estimates, ensuring adherence to estimate basis, MPC project estimating practices, identification of expense classifications, etc
Review and maintain project performance measurement systems (IPS & Primavera P6) and reports for contractor progress
Ensure both MPC and contractors adhere to project control procedures and reporting requirements
Support Project Controls Supervisor with monthly portfolio and project status reporting
Coordinate the development of annual budgets as an evergreen effort (year-round), ensuring all required documentation is suitably developed per MPC standards
Coordinate planning for future budget submittals with Engineering / Maintenance / Project Controls teams to ensure departmental readiness
Support the change management processes for budgeting and cost control of assigned projects
Identify and communicate improvements for cost control procedures while implementing and maintaining current processes
Lead Project Controls support during turnarounds and major maintenance events
Support hiring plan development for all shutdowns
Ensure assigned projects are closed out in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
High School Degree or GED required
Excellent communication, organization & planning skills
Ability to quickly adapt in a dynamic work environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field preferred
Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Advanced Excel Experience) and experience with SAP
Planning and Scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 a plus
Five (5) years or more refining or petrochemical industry experience, or three (3) years or more of experience with a Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Company
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2011-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Maryann Mannen
Chairman
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