Project Controls Specialist – Budget Coordinator

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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.

The Marathon Refinery in Anacortes, Washington has an opening for a Project Controls Specialist – Budget Coordinator.

This position will be responsible for delivering the refinery’s 5-year budget plan annually while also managing the DSP process for the Engineering Department. Duties will also include managing creation and organization of the budget book and project portfolio. This position will also coordinate continuous interface with Engineering, Maintenance, Accounting, and Project Team personnel while developing the budget. The role will also steward the DSP process by organizing and scheduling the DSP alignment and RLT DSP meetings and work with Project Leads to ensure quality deliverables and pre-reads are ready on time. This position will also be responsible for providing cost engineering / analysis services for projects being managed within the Engineering Department.

This position will require a candidate to be an active Engineering project team member providing relevant input and analysis to project management to facilitate timely decision making. The successful candidate has specialized experience in Project Controls during Engineering phases FEL 1, 2, and 3 for capital and engineering requests projects.

The hours of the position are: 4/10 or 9/80 schedule. This position would be expected to work overtime as needed during budget season - June - September.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the development of the budget, develop, and deliver a 5-year business plan every Summer/Fall on time and of high quality. Act as refinery lead for coordinating all budget activities throughout the planning and preparation for all departments while working closely with Accounting and Asset Development
• Support Project Leads and Area Team Engineers during project development for budget submittal
• Train Engineering, Tech Services, and Maintenance on budget requirements, deliverables, system usage and deadline expectations
• Write AFEs, and support budget needs of the Engineers
• Become proficient in IPS becoming a go to for IPS help within the Engineering Department
• Generate standard and ad-hoc reports for management to share data and communicate information for decision-making purposes
• Organize, lead and maintain the schedule for the DSP Alignment, and RLT DSP Meetings
• Work with the project team in the development of the plan of the plan, establishing the WBS
• Work with outside engineering firms to ensure project cost control expectations and deliverables are met via facilitating project controls workshops and participating in project meetings
• Review cost estimates for projects and develop the control budget. Ensure the construction control budget and cash flow are aligned with schedule and cost estimate at project sanctioning
• Work with the Project Leads to establish planned cash flow and realistic forecasts of the overall project cost and schedule. Manage project contingency and drawdown. Report cost forecast monthly to local Engineering Leadership
• Monitor and report project costs and perform analysis regarding deviations from the definition phase or control budget. Review budget proposals for accuracy in cost and schedule
• Perform project set up and management of work orders and forecasts in Marathon’s Integrated Project System (IPS)
• Work closely with Supply Chain for major equipment progress payment status and accruals. Calculate monthly accruals and communicate to Accounting department
• Facilitate and participate in risk assessments, peer reviews, and audits, as necessary
• Facilitate and lead the development and review of the monthly project status report (PSR) and report out to corporate Refining Project Management team
• Evaluate project risks and communicate cost and/or schedule exposure to project management.
• Analyze schedule to recognize and report areas of concern or caution
• Facilitate the project closeout process
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in project controls, project management, or related roles with a focus on mid / large-scale projects
• Ability to quickly adapt in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Must have excellent attention to details
• Relevant experience with industrial EPC projects, specifically Front-End engineering. Experience during field implementation of projects is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products – Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Power BI
• Familiarity with SAP, P6, RCR, and IPS software is a plus
  
  

Degree: Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Preferred majors in Construction/Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Years of Experience: 5 years in Project Controls required. The actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Major Discipline: Project Controls, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline

• Relocation assistance available depending on program eligibility.
  
  

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Location:

Anacortes, Washington

Job Requisition ID:

00014993

Pay Min/Max:

$101,800.00 - $175,400.00 Salary

Grade:

11 - 12

Location Address:

10200 West March Point Rd

Additional locations:

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.

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 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.