Senior Project Controls Specialist - Capital Projects

Marathon Petroleum; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, CA, seeks a Project Controls Specialist to lead budgets, schedules and cost control for projects from $2M to $100M+. You will collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, construction and accounting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and continuous performance improvement.

The role requires managing detailed project schedules, applying EVM, and delivering actionable insights to teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 4+ years of project controls experience.
• Understanding of stage gate processes and multi-discipline estimating.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to wear PPE and pass hair drug test and physical.
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports, tracking variances.
• Develop detailed schedules; integrate scope, schedule, and cost data.
• Apply earned value management (EVM) and interpret CPI/SPI metrics.
• Identify risks, mitigation plans, and change control impacts on cost/schedule.
• Deliver progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to stakeholders.
• Use project controls tools, ensure compliance with standards and audits.

Skills

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Fast-paced, self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, CA, seeks a Project Controls Specialist to lead budgets, schedules and cost control for projects from $2M to $100M+. You will collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, construction and accounting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and continuous performance improvement.

The role requires managing detailed project schedules, applying EVM, and delivering actionable insights to teams and stakeholders.