Project Controls Specialist

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) is an engineering service and project management organization comprised of engineering and support resources that manage project work associated with pipeline, terminals and marine organizations within MPLX.  Our operations are coast-to-coast.

MPC prides itself on having the highest level of safety and quality in the industry, and we expect our project controls specialists to hold themselves to that high standard as well.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will be part of a Project Controls Team supporting planning, cost, and schedule activities for a portfolio of projects or a major project managed by L&SE.  Position will be responsible for schedule development and progress monitoring; cost management and forecasting into the overall project plan; and preparation of periodic progress reporting to management.  

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with project leaders to establish an initial project schedule and review initial cost data.
• Manage project(s) for alignment with department metrics.
• Progress analysis and reporting to proactively identify potential variances between plans and actual results.
• Identify forecasted spend that is at risk and manage the associated budget impact.
• Execute monthly accrual and cash flow forecasting processes.
• Develop, maintain and report on change management. 
• L&SE project liaison with Finance & Accounting (F&A), Tax, Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A), and Supply Chain.
• Ensures financial compliance with guidance set forth by the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) and Budget processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• Work Environment: Travel to field locations or fabrication sites will be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of individuals/employees. Strong Excel skills required and Power BI skills preferred.  Experience with MS Project or Primavera beneficial. 
• Work Experience: Entry-level to three years of related experience preferred (either construction Project Management, Project Controls, or Accounting & Finance).

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Based in Findlay, OH, Salt Lake City, UT or La Palma, CA.
• Travel up to 20%, including some overnight travel. We offer a hybrid work schedule.

RELOCATION:
Relocation assistance is available.

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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 [email protected]. 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 mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
 
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