CapEx Portfolio Manager - Service Operations

Vallourec - North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/長

Job summary

Vallourec North America seeks a CapEx Portfolio Manager for Service Operations to lead capital investment programs and drive value across our North American service facilities. You will oversee capital planning, portfolio prioritization, project execution oversight, and budget management to deliver operational excellence.

This role requires close collaboration with operations, engineering, finance, and project management teams, site reviews, and ongoing improvement of CapEx processes while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with capital or operational budget planning including finance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or operational strategy.
• Continuous improvement methodologies a plus.
• Ability to work with all levels from shop floor to executive management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate CapEx programs across North American service operations.
• Manage capital planning, portfolio prioritization, project execution oversight, and budgets.
• Oversee CapEx processes, documentation, and post-check analyses.
• Coach CapEx project managers and coordinate with Project Engineering/Execution Managers and Controlling.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Budget planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

CapEX Portfolio Manager - Service Operations

Make an Impact With Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As the CapEx Portfolio Manager - Service Operations, you will lead and coordinate capital investment programs across our North American service operations. The role is responsible for capital planning, portfolio prioritization, project execution oversight, budget management, and continuous improvement of capital project processes. Working closely with operations, engineering, finance, and project management teams, you will help ensure strategic investments deliver business value and operational excellence.

Your Role at a Glance

• Responsible for yearly budget tracking and cash out of Services.
• Facilitate standardized North American approval and closure process for capital spend for all Capital spend levels (Lump Sum, Simple, Low, Medium, and Large complexity).
• Preparation and presentation of 5-year CapEx Industrial plan for Services Facilities.
• Facilitate prioritization of portfolio and challenge projects/initiatives to support business need.
• Assist in discounted cash flow and profitability analysis for prioritizing projects.
• Responsible for Execution of Services CapEx portfolio in coordination with project managers.
• Develop/train/coach CapEx project managers on project management competencies. Project Managers may or may not hierarchically report to the CapEx officer.
• Guide and train on technical documentation preparation (specifications, scopes of supply/work, functional descriptions).
• Work in close cooperation with the Project Engineering and Execution Managers, as well as local Controlling and Shared Service groups to coordinate activities.
• Regularly visit project sites at shop floor for project review and to assist Project Managers in problem solving.
• Implement and lead process for monthly review of current and future CapEx programs within each department.
• Support resource planning for future projects.
• Conducts monthly review of current CapEx programs within each department.
• Conduct Project Closure and Post-check Analysis for accounting/asset tracking.
• Execution of controlling initiatives and processes as they relate to business planning, CapEx, and/or operational reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Retain proper CapEx documentation for audit control and lessons learned.
• Assist with invoice tracking with Shared Service Center

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
• 5+ years Project Management experience required
• 5+ years in heavy manufacturing environment
• Experience with capital or operational budget planning including Finance
• Working Knowledge of manufacturing or operational strategy
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, with particular emphasis in Excel
• Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus
• Ability to work closely with all levels, from shop floor to executive management
• Change Agent – Coach to implement programs and then to sustain and evolve

What Powers Your Performance

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a proactive mindsetTake accountability and initiative
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety in every action
• Embrace feedback and continuous learning
• Maintain strong attention to detail
• Challenge the status quo and drive improvement
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave (including adoption)
• Paid Holidays: 10 days + 1 floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.