Project Controls Specialist

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The St. Paul Park Refinery located in St. Paul Park, MN, is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support Major Maintenance & Turnarounds with project development and execution. This includes execution of standard budgeting, forecasting, cost control and change management practices throughout the life of a project. Must be able to work extended hours as necessary.

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.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent field required.

- Computer Proficiencies: 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.

- Experience Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of experience in executing, contracting, planning and scheduling projects work required. Travel up to 5%. The actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

- Additional Skills:

- Excellent communication, organization & planning skills.

- Ability to quickly adapt in a dynamic work environment.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

St Paul Park, Minnesota

Job Requisition ID:

00018796

Pay Min/Max:

$104,300.00 - $179,800.00 Salary

Grade:

11 - 12

Location Address:

301 Saint Paul Park Rd

Additional locations:

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at

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. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at

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. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.