Senior Construction Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Jal, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Specialist leads the execution of capital projects from concept through start-up in alignment with the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP). This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with MPC standards by collaborating across engineering, operations, project controls, and supply chain. Serving as a construction SME, the role drives technical excellence, contracting strategy, and execution performance across a portfolio of complex projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Six (6) years of related experience required.
Valid Driver's License Required

Nice To Haves

Two (2)-year Engineering Technology degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of projects of varying magnitude and complexity from conception to start-up following the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP).
Develops and maintains working knowledge of applicable industry and company component-specific technical and construction standards as well as operating practices and regulatory requirements and apply it to project design and execution.
Collaborates with other departments, subject matter experts, technicians, and vendors to obtain pertinent information to complete the planning, design, and execution of proposed projects as well as working closely with internal and external stakeholders to obtain construction permits and easements when necessary.
Manages project performance to ensure project meets agreed quality, cost and schedule parameters in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Collaborates with Project Controls Specialist on project administration (scheduling, estimating, cost management, etc.).
Coordinates with Supply Chain in the development of a contracting plan; prepare bid requests and evaluate bids based on sound construction, technical design, and business principles.
Keeps accurate project documentation to ensure all documentation necessary for applicable regulatory and internal compliance is maintained and managed.
With all major objectives and certain ideas discussed and outlined, carries out various responsibilities and interactions of major significance which are of a comprehensive or complex nature. Recommends possible company action involving the assigned area of work at SME level. Provides guidance to less experienced professional or specialist personnel and other personnel as situations require.