Construction Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Mentone, TX

About The Position

The Construction Specialist leads the execution of capital projects from concept through start-up in alignment with the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP). The role helps ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with MPC standards by collaborating across engineering, operations, project controls, and supply chain. Acting as a construction subject matter expert, the specialist supports technical excellence, contracting strategy, and execution performance across a portfolio of complex projects. The position manages projects of varying magnitude and complexity, applies relevant industry and company standards and regulatory requirements, coordinates information and permits with stakeholders, and maintains project documentation for regulatory and internal compliance. With limited guidance, the specialist handles significant or complex responsibilities, recommends possible company actions in the assigned work area, and provides guidance to less experienced personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Three years of related experience required.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Two-year Engineering Technology degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects of varying magnitude and complexity from conception to start-up, following the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP).
Develop and maintain working knowledge of applicable industry and company component-specific technical and construction standards, operating practices, and regulatory requirements, and apply them to project design and execution.
Collaborate with departments, subject matter experts, technicians, and vendors to obtain information needed for project planning, design, and execution.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to obtain construction permits and easements when necessary.
Manage project performance to ensure projects meet agreed quality, cost, and schedule parameters safely and in an environmentally sound manner.
Collaborate with the Project Controls Specialist on project administration, including scheduling, estimating, and cost management.
Coordinate with Supply Chain to develop a contracting plan; prepare bid requests and evaluate bids based on construction, technical design, and business principles.
Maintain accurate project documentation required for regulatory and internal compliance.
Carry out significant or complex responsibilities with limited guidance and recommend possible company actions in the assigned area of work.
Provide guidance to less experienced professional or specialist personnel and other personnel as situations require.