Project Controls Manager

4526 Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) seeks a Project Controls Manager for the Martinez, California refinery to lead the project controls team, drive cost and schedule performance, and report progress to stakeholders.

This onsite role supports turnarounds, requires 7+ years in project controls, and strong Excel/Primavera P6 skills, with a 4/10 work schedule and core hours. Competitive pay and benefits. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Seven+ years of project management, project controls and execution experience on large scale projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365: Word and Outlook.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the project controls team and fosters collaboration to meet project objectives.
• Manages cost, schedule, and budgeting efforts across projects.
• Prepares and presents regular project status reports to stakeholders.
• Oversees budget development, cost estimation, tracking expenditures, and resource allocation.
• Develops and maintains project schedules and KPIs to track time, cost, and scope.
• Ensures project control systems meet corporate policies and industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

PPE compliance

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

BS in Construction Management / Engineering / Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Primavera P6

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.

Project Controls Manager Job Summary The Marathon Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility located in Martinez California is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls team, providing guidance and support, and fostering collaboration among team members to achieve project objectives.

The available onsite schedule for the position which is a 4/10 schedule- Monday - Thursday - 40 hours a week. Core Business Hours are: 6:30 AM - 4 PM. Weekends and extended hours support will be required during shutdown windows (Turnarounds/Catalyst Changes) – typically 2-3 outages per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the project controls team, providing guidance and support, and fostering collaboration among team members to achieve project objectives.
• Facilitates communication among project stakeholders, informs stakeholders about project developments, changes, and challenges related to project controls discipline.
• Prepares and presents regular reports on project status to stakeholders, highlighting any issues, opportunities, risks, or deviations from the plan.
• Manages all aspects of cost management, schedule management, and budgeting efforts on a project, program, or event during its lifecycle.
• This includes overseeing the project's budget development, cost estimation, tracking expenditures, and ensuring that financial resources are allocated appropriately.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring that timelines are realistic and adhered to, and updating schedules as needed based on project progress.
• Tracking project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess whether the project is on track in terms of time, cost, and scope.
• Manages overall budget portfolio (development & reporting) of multiple projects, events, and programs within a division.
• Supports management and teams on selecting, prioritizing, and developing projects in a way that aligns with the division’s strategic goals and maximizes overall value.
• Ensures the use and understanding of other project systems tools and procedures along with ensuring projects comply with corporate policies, applicate RSP project controls deliverable requirements and industry standards.
• Analyzes data and metric trends effectively to make informed decisions that drive organizational success.
• Grasps complex business situations, anticipates challenges, and seizes opportunities.
• Supports development of strategies to manage the risk or opportunity and monitor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides project and division management with the necessary tools & training for project control deliverables, procedures and processes.
• Manages and documents customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date.)
• Must have at least seven (7) years or more project management, project controls (accounting/scheduling) and execution experience with focus on large scale projects.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word and Outlook.
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
• Travel Requirement is 5% or less.
• Must be able to work onsite schedule for the position which is a 4/10 schedule- Monday - Thursday - 40 hours a week.
• Core Business Hours are: 6:30 AM - 4 PM.
• Weekends and extended hours support will be required during shutdown windows (Turnarounds/Catalyst Changes) – typically 2-3 outages per year.
• Core Business Hours are: Core Business Hours are: 6:30 AM - 4 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Business, Accounting or Engineering is preferred.
• Understanding of Project Management best practices as they apply to Engineering project lifecycle is preferred.
• Experience developing reports with data analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is preferred.
• High level of competency with cost control, scheduling, and forecasting is preferred.
• Relocation may be available.

https://mympcbenefits.com/relocating/ This job will posted through Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026. This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at https://mympcbenefits.com/ As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: Martinez, California Job Requisition ID: 00024413 Pay Min/Max: $141,300.00 - $212,000.00 Salary Grade: 13 Location Address: 150 Solano Way Additional locations: Education: High School (Required) 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 [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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.