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

About the role

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. 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. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Primary location: Findlay, Ohio (539 S Main St). Additional locations include Anacortes, Washington; Canton, Ohio; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Detroit, Michigan; El Paso, Texas; Garyville, Louisiana; Kenai, Alaska; Mandan, North Dakota; Martinez, California; Robinson, Illinois; Salt Lake City, Utah; St Paul Park, Minnesota; Texas City, Texas; Wilmington, California.

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 that provide an audit trail of major project decisions and risk mitigation efforts.
• Assist with bid preparation, award, and contract administration.
• Monitor and report contractor productivity, progress, and performance.
• Prepare schedule updates and critical path analysis.
• Work on projects with values ranging from tens of thousands to billions of dollars.
• Develop and utilize project management skills ranging from scope, budget, and schedule development through construction and startup.
• Participate in training and educational opportunities to develop knowledge.
• Develop into a professional project manager capable of managing projects of all sizes.

Qualifications

• Desired majors: Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, or other related disciplines.
• Strong academic performance