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POSITION SUMMARY:

Project Alliance is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the project from detailed design engineering through to project completion.  The Project Controls Specialist will report to the Project Controls Supervisor for the Alliance Program.

The Project Controls Specialist will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain (Procurement), Construction and Accounting personnel to ensure projects are planned and effectively managed so that performance is continuously improved.

The preferred work location for this position is the Findlay, OH.  Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, TX would be considered as an additional location. Relocation will be provided per the MPC relocation policy.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide project controls expertise relating the integration, controls and management of projects, including project planning and scheduling, manpower planning, cost control and risk management.
• Develop and monitor, with the project team, project execution strategy and tactical plans to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for individual projects with the Alliance Program.
• Implement project controls guidelines and procedures to organize and schedule project work, taking account of time and resource constraints.
• Apply cost control and other analytical techniques to quantify financial and schedule performance and forecast projections via EVM (Earned Value Methodology)
• Provide through project controls, an accountability/audit trail of major project decisions, to minimize company commercial risk.
• Provide project controls input for contractor selection, (i.e. pre-qualification assessment, bid inquiry development, bid evaluation and contract award recommendations).
• Monitor and report on contractor progress and performance.
• Develop customized project management systems, applications and tools, as required, to meet specific project needs.
• Implement the overall project risk management process including risk identification and mitigation.
• Responsible for change management and contingency control.
• Develop and/or analyze reports to depict current project status and direction to help achieve project goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent project controls experience
• Five years’ experience in industrial, refining, or petrochemical major project controls and has worked as an owner’s representative is required.
• Relevant experience working in an EPC environment.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Works well in teams.
• Is a great communicator (verbal and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products – Teams, Excel (Advanced skills), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Dependent upon work location, day & overnight travel of up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera beneficial.

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Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Texas City, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00017537

Location Address:

539 S Main St

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, click here.

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