Project Control Lead

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. POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Controls Lead will be responsible for providing cost engineering services for projects being managed within the Engineering department. Provide project management with forward looking information identifying expected project performance and comparisons against performance targets. Be an active project team member providing relevant input and analysis to project management to facilitate making timely decisions. Ensure construction control estimates are aligned with the decision support package’s budget prior to commencing execution. Manage changes to the project budget and schedule as appropriate. Coordinate continuous interface with Engineering, Maintenance, and Accounting. Coordinate development of El Paso Refinery Capital Budget. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with project manager to develop realistic forecasts of the overall project cost and schedule Develops yearly Capital Budget as Budget Coordinator Facilitate monthly forecast review with the Engineering manager, supervisors, and other stakeholders Work with outside engineering firms to ensure project controls expectations and deliverables are met Review cost estimates for projects and develop the control budget from these estimates and phase decision support package Ensure the planned schedule in the decision support package is aligned with the control budget and cash flow Monitor and report project costs and perform analysis regarding deviations from the control budget Calculate monthly accruals and communicate to Accounting department Manage, document, and communicate change to the project budget and schedule Evaluate project risks and communicate cost and/or schedule exposure to project management Facilitate the project closeout process Identify and recommend systemic and work process improvements Participate in and give feedback on Constructability Reviews and assist estimators in development of work breakdown structure (WBS and CBS). EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience in project controls / cost control / scheduling / estimating within the refining, petrochemical, or energy industry SKILLS: Excellent communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office products – Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word Familiarity with SAP, EcoSys, P6, and/or Icarus software is a plus As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: El Paso, Texas Additional locations: Job Requisition ID: 00013781 Location Address: 212 N Clark Dr 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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs_/Department_of_Labor_EEOC_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.