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Project Performance Advisor

Chevron, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through

8/14

at

11:59 p.m.

([

CST

]). The Manager Project MFO & Benchmarking plays a pivotal role in advancing Chevron’s capital project performance by leading benchmarking initiatives across business units. This role ensures consistent application of internal benchmarking standards and collaborates with external agencies for industry data. This role will be instrumental in driving performance improvement through data-driven insights, industry comparisons, and best practice integration. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in project controls, estimating, and capital project systems, with a strong understanding of benchmarking tools and methodologies. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: Lead the execution of benchmarking strategies across major capital and site-based projects.

Serve as the central point of contact for all project benchmarking activities across Chevron sites

Coordinate with external benchmarking agencies (e.g., IPA) to collect, analyze, and report benchmarking data for projects over $20MM and site portfolio benchmarking

Lead the development and implementation of benchmarking protocols, including data collection, interview coordination, and reporting results to company leaders

Support project selection efforts with data

Input into Project Process Procedures updates

Support and or lead project assurance reviews and capital commitment processes with benchmarking insights

Provide training and guidance to project teams on benchmarking tools and methodologies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of benchmarking with project controls, estimating, scheduling practices, FEL index, and project staffing

Manage relationships with external benchmarking partners (e.g., IPA) and represent the company in industry consortia (e.g., IBC, CEC)

Oversee deployment of benchmarking tools such as the FEL Toolboxand Site Portfolio Tool (SPT)for projects

Analyze project performance using CEI, SEI, PCI, and other industry-standard metrics

Develop dashboards and reports to communicate benchmarking insights to senior leadership

Coordinate staffing evaluations

Support assurance reviews and post-investment evaluations to identify gaps and improvement opportunities

Collaborate with project teams to embed benchmarking insights into planning and execution phases

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.

Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls, with strong exposure to benchmarking, estimating, and scheduling

Experience in a central project management group working across function-centered matrix structures and project-centered matrix structures

Deep understanding of the stage gate Project Execution Process and competitive benchmarking strategies

Strong knowledge/expertise with construction and/or turnaround projects

Experience working in capital-intensive industries such as refining or petrochemicals

Proficiency in financial/accounting systems

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience with IPA benchmarking tools and consortia (e.g., IBC, CEC)

SME with FEL Toolbox and Site Portfolio Tool (SPT)

Ability to synthesize technical and financial data to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities

Proficiency in interpreting and applying benchmarking metrics such as: Cost Effectiveness Index (CEI)

Schedule Effectiveness Index (SEI)

Project Control Index (PCI)

Operability Index

Cost and schedule predictability

FEL index

Relocation Options: Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered. International Considerations: Expatriate assignments

will not be

considered. Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position U.S. Regulatory notice: Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at

emplymnt@chevron.com . Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

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