Intern/co-op - Refining Construction Management (Summer 2026)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Anacortes, WA

8d•$26 - $33

About The Position

An exciting career awaits you 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. Overview: Depending on experience level and interest, construction management entry level hires at Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) are involved in diverse and challenging projects. Interns/co-ops participate as integral team members, making recommendations on various project construction management activities. Projects and tasks will vary dependent on the business needs. MPC seeks interns/co-ops from a wide range of technical disciplines to meet its growing business ventures. Responsibilities: Construction Management/Project Controls Specialist This job entails applying the principles learned in Construction Management/Project Controls classes to various projects within the facilities. The construction management professional works with contractors and other construction specialists in the specialized industrial construction of Projects. The project values range from tens of thousands to billions of dollars. Typical tasks include: planning and scheduling of materials, labor, and equipment for construction, tracking and analyzing costs and comparing to control budgets, ensuring compliance with document control procedures and processes, preparing documents that provide an audit trail of major project decisions and risk mitigation efforts, assisting with bid preparation, award, and contract administration, monitoring and reporting of contractor productivity, progress, and performance, preparing schedule updates and critical path analysis. During your time at MPC, you will develop and utilize project management skills ranging from scope, budget, and schedule development through construction and startup. MPC will provide training and educational opportunities to help you develop your knowledge. Additionally, MPC is committed to developing interns/co-ops into professional project managers who have the ability to successfully manage projects of all sizes.

Requirements

Desired majors are as follows: Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, or other related disciplines
Strong academic performance
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time, indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
A valid driver's license is required
Available to work 40 hours per week
Concurrent enrollment in a degree-seeking program throughout duration of experience

Responsibilities

planning and scheduling of materials, labor, and equipment for construction
tracking and analyzing costs and comparing to control budgets
ensuring compliance with document control procedures and processes
preparing documents that provide an audit trail of major project decisions and risk mitigation efforts
assisting with bid preparation, award, and contract administration
monitoring and reporting of contractor productivity, progress, and performance
preparing schedule updates and critical path analysis