Full-Time

Project Controls Specialist

Posted on 2/3/2025

Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum

10,001+ employees

Refines and markets petroleum products

Energy

Compensation Overview

$68.7k - $118.2kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus

Mid, Senior

Salt Lake City, UT, USA + 2 more

More locations: Bowling Green, OH, USA | Cypress, CA, USA

Hybrid work schedule; travel up to 20%, including some overnight travel; relocation assistance is available.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Required Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of individuals/employees.
  • Strong Excel skills also required.
  • Experience with MS Project or Primavera beneficial.
  • Three to five years of experience preferred (either construction Project Management, Project Controls, or Accounting & Finance).
Responsibilities
  • Work with project leaders to establish an initial project schedule and review initial cost data.
  • Manage project(s) for alignment with department metrics.
  • Progress analysis and reporting to proactively identify potential variances between planned and actual.
  • Identify spend that is at risk and manage the associated budget impact.
  • Execute monthly accrual and cash flow forecasting processes.
  • Develop, maintain and report on change management.
  • L3S project liaison with Finance & Accounting (F&A), Tax, Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A), and Supply Chain.
  • Ensures financial compliance with guidance set forth by the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) and Budget processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with MS Project or Primavera beneficial.
  • Three to five years of experience preferred (either construction Project Management, Project Controls, or Accounting & Finance).

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries and markets. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Findlay, Ohio

Founded

1887

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MPLX's Gulf Coast NGL strategy expansion boosts midstream capabilities and revenue potential.
  • MPC's recognition for diversity enhances its reputation and employee satisfaction.
  • Significant capital returns to shareholders indicate strong financial health.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in natural gas detection may lead to market saturation.
  • Departure of former general counsel could affect legal strategies and governance.
  • Shift towards cleaner energy sources may impact demand for petroleum products.

What makes Marathon Petroleum unique

  • MPC operates the largest refining system in the United States.
  • The company has an integrated business model from refining to retail.
  • MPC's midstream operations are strengthened by its subsidiary, MPLX LP.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

INACTIVE