Associate Project Controls Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Texas City seeks a dedicated project controls associate to maintain cost, schedule, and performance data. You will support internal teams with standard reports, ensure data integrity, and assist with change reviews.

The role emphasizes training in cost control, scheduling, and performance measurement, with a focus on documentation and audit readiness. This is a full-time position within the energy sector in Texas City.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field.
• Three or more years refining or petrochemical experience, or zero years with a Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain accurate project cost, schedule, and performance data in project controls systems and spreadsheets.
• Prepare standard reports, charts, and summaries for internal teams using templates.
• Update schedules with progress information and assist with schedule reviews.
• Track invoices, purchase orders, and actuals; maintain cost logs and assist reconciliation.
• Maintain organized project controls documentation and support audits.
• Record change requests and assist with change reviews.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Scheduling

Data analysis

Reporting

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or similar

Tools

Spreadsheets

Project controls software

Job description

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inputs and maintains accurate project cost, schedule, and performance data in project control systems and spreadsheets. Supports data validation and integrity checks under the guidance of more senior team members.
• Assists in preparing standard reports, charts, and summaries for internal teams using templates and established formats. Compiles routine data for use in performance and progress reports.
• Helps update schedules with progress information provided by team members. Assists with schedule reviews and formatting under direction.
• Supports the tracking of invoices, purchase orders, and actuals. Helps maintain cost logs and support reconciliation activities.
• Maintains organized records of project controls documentation, including change requests, forecasts, and approvals. Supports audit preparation and compliance checks by ensuring documentation is current and accessible.
• Tracks change requests and updates in the project change log. Assists with gathering required documentation for change reviews.
• Attends project meetings to take notes and assist in tracking follow-up actions related to project controls. Distributes meeting materials and support scheduling of controls-related meetings.
• Gains working knowledge of project controls tools & systems through day-to-day use and training. Follows basic processes and workflows within project controls systems.
• Actively pursues training and development opportunities in cost control, scheduling, risk, and performance measurement. Seeks guidance from senior team members to build foundational project controls knowledge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field preferred.
• Three (3) years or more refining or petrochemical industry experience, or zero (0) years or more of experience with a Bachelor's Degree.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location

Texas City, Texas

Full time

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,

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. 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.