Intern/Co-op - Refining Construction Management (Summer 2027)

Construction Management/Project Controls Specialist

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.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:

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

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.