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Marathon Petroleum

Project Controls Specialist

Marathon Petroleum, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48201

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Marathon Petroleum is currently seeking a Project Controls Specialist. This position will be located at the Detroit Refinery. Key Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating with the project teams to develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS's), cost, forecasting and scheduling baselines, and Estimates at Completion (EACs). Participate in the development of project execution plans, schedules, and cost control documentation. Apply cost control and other analytical techniques to quantify financial performance and projections. Provide project controls expertise relating to the integration, controls, and management of projects, including project planning and scheduling, manpower planning, cost control, and risk management. Develop and monitor, with the project team, project execution strategy and tactical plans to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for individual projects. Implement project controls guidelines and procedures to organize and schedule project work, taking into account time and resource constraints. Participate as a member of the MPC Project Controls Community to discuss issues and enhancements to processes, reporting, and systems and to discuss MPC Standards and Best Practices. Monitor and report on contractor progress and performance. Manage &/or develop customization of project control systems and reports to meet specific project requirements. Manage accumulation and access of historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning, estimating, and forecasting. Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or Engineering required OR 5 years of Project Controls/Project Management experience in the industry required in lieu of Education requirement OR a 5-year combination of education and experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook. Proficiency in SAP, IPS, P6/Primavera preferred. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Detroit, Michigan