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 Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s Salt Lake City Refinery is seeking a Project Controls Specialist. This role provides cost engineering services for projects managed within the Engineering and Maintenance Departments. The candidate will be an active project team member providing key input and analysis to project management to facilitate timely decision making. They will manage changes to the project forecast and budget, interfacing regularly with Engineering, Maintenance, Accounting, and Project Team personnel. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + Work with outside engineering firms to ensure project control expectations and deliverables are met by facilitating project controls workshops and participating in project meetings. + Track required project deliverables, communicate to management if key deliverables are not being completed or deviating from schedule, and ensure final deliverables are retained by document controls. + Review cost estimates for projects and develop control budgets. Ensure the construction control budget and cash flow are aligned with schedule and cost estimates at project sanctioning. + Build construction estimates and ensure control estimates are aligned with the definition phase budget used for sanctioning prior to commencing execution. + Work with the Project Manager to establish planned cash flow and realistic forecasts of the overall project. + Report the cost forecast monthly to local Engineering Leadership alongside the Project Manager. + Monitor and report project costs, performing analysis regarding deviations from the definition phase or control budget. + Review budget proposals for accuracy in cost and schedule. + Support the Project Manager in budget planning for applicable projects including cash flow and schedule deliverables and alignment. + Manage project contingency and drawdown plans. + Work closely with Accounting and Supply Chain for major equipment progress payment status and accruals. + Lead the development and review of the monthly project status report (PSR) and report to the corporate Refining Project Management team. + Evaluate project risks and communicate cost and/or schedule exposure to project management. + Analyze schedules and recognize and report areas of concern or caution. + Review progress for accuracy and overall project percent complete reporting based on the project schedule. + Participate in development and maintenance of engineering and planning schedule activities. + Must be flexible and adaptable, able to work well with a variety of people with myriad objectives. + Must possess advanced, above-average proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualizations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum (Required) Qualifications + Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Controls. + Availability for a Monday-Thursday 10-hour shift schedule, and support for Turnaround and shutdowns as required. + Valid Driver's License. + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in construction/project management or engineering. + Familiarity with SAP, Primavera, RCR, iCON/iTAR and IPS. + 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial, refining, or petrochemical major project controls and deliverables experience. Desired Skills + Excellent communication skills. + Proficient in Microsoft Office products – Excel (advanced proficiency), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. + Ability to provide data reporting to the Project Team regularly and upon request using Primavera, Excel, and/or Power BI Tools. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Additional locations: Job Requisition ID: 00014895 Location Address: 474 W 900 N 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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . 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.