Project Controls Manager at Marathon Petroleum

Texas City, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Oil & Gas, Refining, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (required; must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
  • Seven (7) years or more of project management, project controls, and execution experience with focus on large scale projects
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven track record of Business Process Improvement
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products – Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related field
  • Field experience during the construction of large-scale industrial project
  • Familiarity with SAP, IPS (Prometheus), P6, and/or ACCE (AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator) software
  • Leadership experience
  • Certifications in PMI/PMP, AACE (Association for Advanced Cost Engineering)

Responsibilities

  • Development, implementation, and enforcement of work processes to provide consistent world class project controls in cost management, estimating, scheduling, and budgeting
  • Coach, mentor, guide, and develop employees in the project controls skills and align with their career development interests
  • Administer company performance management processes
  • Monthly capital and ER (expense) budget portfolio cost forecasting and reporting to Department Management
  • Oversight, participation, and review of the Mid-Cap Project Portfolio forecast
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable Marathon Refining Standard Practices for small and large projects
  • Compilation, stakeholder alignment, and submittal of the refinery capital budget
  • Oversight of the key performance indicators of engineering preferred small project contractors
  • Work with outside engineering firms to ensure project cost control expectations and deliverables are met (often times via facilitating or participating in a project controls workshop)
  • Participation in engineering contractor monthly management meetings
  • Oversight of the engineering master schedule and scheduling key performance indicators (compliance reporting)
  • Review of project estimates and assigned contingency applicable to the phase of work and risk associated with the project
  • Oversight of the calculation of monthly accruals, include in forecasts, and communication to the accounting department
  • Facilitate and participate in risk assessments, peer reviews, and audits as necessary
  • Evaluate project risks and communicate cost and/or schedule exposure to project management
  • Enforce the project closeout process
  • Ensure IPA benchmarking is in accordance with Refining Standard Practice requirements

Skills

Project Controls
Cost Management
Scheduling
Estimating
Budgeting
Cost Forecasting
Performance Management
Capital Budgeting
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Process Development

Marathon Petroleum

Refines and markets petroleum products

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Findlay, OhioHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Volatility in crude oil prices can impact MPC's profitability.
Stricter environmental regulations may increase operational costs for MPC.
The rise of electric vehicles could reduce demand for MPC's gasoline products.

Differentiation

MPC operates the largest refining system in the United States.
The company has a strong integrated business model from refining to retail.
MPC's midstream operations through MPLX LP enhance its supply chain control.

Upsides

MPC's focus on operational excellence ensures competitive advantage and profitability.
Recognition for energy efficiency by the EPA highlights MPC's commitment to sustainability.
MPC's extensive retail network strengthens its market presence and customer reach.

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