Senior Project Management/Project Engineer

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Job Summary

The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery located in Carson, CA has an opening for a Senior Project Management - Project Engineering.  This mid-career position will be responsible for managing multiple capital and expense Mid-Cap projects (roughly $1 million to $25 million TIC per project) simultaneously within an approved budget and execution schedule. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for the project from conceptual engineering through project completion.  The position will report to the Refining Engineering Manager (Mid-Cap) and have responsibility for managing all aspects of assigned projects to define overall project scope, develop a cost estimate and schedule, develop construction work packages, support project construction and close out the projects.  

The successful candidate will be a self-directed and motivated individual who has good understanding of the project management processes and experience in refinery or petrochemical equipment and processes.  

The available onsite schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls occur occasionally during the year and support of TAR once a year.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain overall project management oversight for the assigned project(s) with responsibility over all required deliverables. Ensure deliverables meet MPC's project requirements.

• Lead project efforts through each phase to ensure that the established objectives are met related to performance, cost, schedule, safety and quality. These objectives are approved by the Project Manager in guiding documents such as the Project Charter, Decision Support Package(s) and Project Execution Plan.

• Identify risk that can impact the success of the project and develops mitigation plans that will lesson or eliminate risk to ensure milestones and objectives are achieved.

• Manage project resources throughout all project phases which can include members from all disciplines. Assign project activities and duties to team members in accordance with their strengths and experience levels.

• Evaluate and approve selection of contractors for all phases of the project.

• Ensure appropriate level of input and feedback is incorporated into the design, construction and future operation of the assigned project and associated assets.

• Facilitate the communication plan for the project. Report project status, progress issues, and project deviations to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations to maintain productive relationships.

• Coordinate project related efforts with outside parties to develop strategies needed to support the project or company objectives. Act as a single point of contact for others to engage in project related activities.

• Apply project management and engineering skills and knowledge during 5-step gated project process from conceptual to closeout.

• Manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.

• Interact with project team members, key refinery stakeholders, and corporate SMEs to ensure that the project scope is clearly defined and meets the requirements of the end user.

• Directly responsible to manage, address issues, provide direction and track progress of engineering contractors.

• Coordinate activities of multifunctional project teams consisting of operating owner and contract employees.

• Develop decision support packages (DSPs) for assigned projects, which include a project’s objective, scope, schedule, benefits/justification, options, and costs.

• Present DSPs to management to obtain approval and funding.

• Initiate and participate in management of change (MOC) reviews for applicable projects.

• Review design drawings and specifications and coordinate input from stakeholders.  Participate in technical reviews with engineers from contract firms and equipment suppliers.

• Manage project scope, cost, and schedule to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

• Ensure assigned projects comply with all applicable Marathon and refining industry specifications and standards.

• Collaborate with project controls group for project scheduling, estimating, cost management, and forecasting.

• Coordinate with procurement in development of contracting plan, including engineering services and equipment sourcing.

• Develop Construction Work Packages and support construction and commissioning of assigned projects through field walks, responding to RFIs and approving installations before turning over to operations.

• Provide documentation and support Operations and Maintenance departments to develop manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, and equipment training.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Must have seven (7) years or more of combined project management/project engineering in a refining, petrochemical or other related heavy industry.

• Must have strong planning and coordinating skills.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.

• Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)

• 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 one of the available onsite schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls occur occasionally during the year and support of TAR once a year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction and field execution experience is preferred.

• Familiar with refinery operations and maintenance is preferred.

Relocation is available. https://mympcbenefits.com/relocating/

This job will posted through May 26, 2026. (5/27/2026 - 12:01 AM)

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/

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