Project Controls Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Carson, CA

1d•$106,900 - $184,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Refinery is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support capital and expense projects ranging from $2 million to more than $100 million. The role leads and advances project controls principles and techniques, partnering with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, and Accounting to ensure projects are effectively planned and managed and performance continuously improves. The position is onsite in Carson, California. Available schedules are 9/80, 5/40, or 4/1, with core business hours from 8 AM to 3 PM. After-hours calls are required once a month, and travel is 5% or less. Relocation may be available. The role requires field work in a refinery, including the ability to wear appropriate PPE such as a respirator and physically perform field tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least five years of project controls experience, or a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field and at least four years of project controls experience.
Knowledge and understanding of project stage-gate and development processes and stage-gate deliverables.
Previous multidisciplinary estimating experience, field construction experience, and a track record of performance delivery.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to wear appropriate refinery PPE, including a respirator, and physically perform all field tasks.
Must complete a hair drug test and physical.
Valid driver's license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for future visa sponsorship.
Willingness to travel 5% or less.
Ability to work one of the onsite schedules: 9/80, 5/40, or 4/1, with core business hours of 8 AM to 3 PM.
Ability to handle after-hours calls once a month.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
Both cost and scheduling experience.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports; track actual costs against baseline budgets, analyze variances, implement cost controls, and recommend corrective actions.
Support the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules using industry-standard software; integrate scope, schedule, and cost data; identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Apply earned value management techniques to monitor project performance, generate and interpret performance metrics such as CPI and SPI, and provide actionable insights to project teams and stakeholders.
Identify, assess, and monitor project risks and opportunities; support mitigation plans and contingency budgets; evaluate and implement change controls and assess their cost and schedule impacts.
Develop and deliver progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries; communicate project performance to internal and external stakeholders; contribute to monthly and ad-hoc management reviews.
Use project controls tools and systems effectively and contribute to the development and improvement of project controls processes and tools.
Ensure adherence to company project controls standards, procedures, and contractual requirements; support audits, reviews, and compliance activities.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, accounting teams, corporate groups, and contractors to support aligned project execution.
Mentor and support junior project controls staff.
Identify process improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and stay current with industry and corporate developments in project controls methodologies.