Intern/co-op - Refining Construction Management (Fall 2026)

Responsibilities

• Apply principles learned in Construction Management/Project Controls classes to various projects within the facilities.
• Work with contractors and other construction specialists in the specialized industrial construction of projects.
• Plan and schedule materials, labor, and equipment for construction.
• Track and analyze costs and compare to control budgets.
• Ensure compliance with document control procedures and processes.
• Prepare documents providing an audit trail of major project decisions and risk mitigation efforts.
• Aid in bid preparation, award, and contract administration.
• Monitor and report contractor productivity, progress, and performance.
• Prepare schedule updates and critical path analysis.

Qualifications

• Desired majors: 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 wage: $26.46 per hour
• Max wage: $33.49 per hour

About the role

MPC seeks interns/co-ops from a wide range of technical disciplines to meet its growing business ventures. MPC is committed to developing interns/co-ops into professional project managers who have the ability to successfully manage projects of all sizes.

Benefits

The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. 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.