Intern/co-op - Refining Construction Management (Spring 2027)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Catlettsburg (KY); On-site; USD 39,426 - 49,896; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Construction Management/Project Controls Specialist to join their team in Kentucky. This entry-level role involves applying principles from construction management classes to real-world projects, with responsibilities including planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and document preparation. Candidates with degrees in relevant fields are preferred, and the company offers training to help develop project management skills. This position is part-time and offers flexible scheduling for interns.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance is required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule materials, labor, and equipment for construction.
• Track and analyze costs, comparing to control budgets.
• Prepare documents for audit trails of major project decisions.

Skills

Construction Management

Construction Engineering

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree (Construction Management, Construction Science, etc.)

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.

Overview

Depending on experience level and interest, construction management entry level hires at Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) are involved in diverse and challenging projects. Interns/co‑ops participate as integral team members, making recommendations on various project construction management activities. Projects and tasks will vary dependent on the business needs. MPC seeks interns/co‑ops from a wide range of technical disciplines to meet its growing business ventures.

Construction Management/Project Controls Specialist

This job entails applying the principles learned in Construction Management/Project Controls classes to various projects within the facilities. The construction management professional works with contractors and other construction specialists in the specialized industrial construction of Projects. The project values range from tens of thousands to billions of dollars. Typical tasks include: planning and scheduling of materials, labor, and equipment for construction, tracking and analyzing costs and comparing to control budgets, ensuring compliance with document control procedures and processes, preparing documents that provide an audit trail of major project decisions and risk mitigation efforts, assisting with bid preparation, award, and contract administration, monitoring and reporting of contractor productivity, progress, and performance, preparing schedule updates and critical path analysis.

During your time at MPC, you will develop and utilize project management skills ranging from scope, budget, and schedule development through construction and startup. MPC will provide training and educational opportunities to help you develop your knowledge. Additionally, MPC is committed to developing interns/co‑ops into professional project managers who have the ability to successfully manage projects of all sizes.

Qualifications

• Desired majors are as follows: Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, or other related disciplines
• Strong academic performance
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full‑time, indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
• A valid driver's license is required
• Available to work 40 hours per week
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree‑seeking program throughout duration of experience
• MIN- $28.62 per hour / MAX- $36.22 per hour

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID

00020141

Pay Min/Max

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade

HRLY1

Location Address

539 S Main St

Additional locations

Anacortes, Washington; Canton, Ohio; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Detroit, Michigan; Garyville, Louisiana; Robinson, Illinois; Salt Lake City, Utah; Texas City, Texas; Wilmington, California

Education

Employee Group

Part time

Employee Subgroup

Intern

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [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 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.