CAPEX Specialist

Primary Services; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent total rewards package

4/10 work schedule

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a CAPEX Specialist in Bay City, TX. This role is essential for supporting key capital projects, requiring at least 3 years of relevant experience and expertise in SAP project systems. The position is fully onsite and involves tracking project budgets, maintaining documentation, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. If you possess strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant CAPEX experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP project systems, including WBS setup.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain all project initiation requests from stakeholders.
• Support development and preparation of the annual CAPEX plan.
• Monitor monthly project spending in SAP and report on budgets.

Skills

CAPEX experience

SAP project systems

Project planning tools

Project budgeting

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Job description

Join a direct-hire opportunity with an excellent total rewards package, including a 4/10 work schedule, and play a pivotal role in capital projects that shape operational success. Work with a large, well-established organization while enjoying flexibility and meaningful impact.

Primary Services is excited to announce the CAPEX Specialist role for our client. This position offers a unique opportunity to support key projects from initiation through closure. The role is fully onsite in Bay City, TX, and requires regular travel to the site; applicants are not required to reside in the area. You will collaborate with project engineers, finance teams, and corporate stakeholders to ensure accurate CAPEX administration, financial tracking, and reporting. Hands-on experience with SAP and familiarity with project planning tools will be essential in driving project success.

Responsibilities

• Track, log, and maintain all project initiation requests from plant stakeholders.
• Maintain organized CAPEX initiation logs and ensure supporting documentation is current.
• Support development and preparation of the annual CAPEX plan.
• Upload and update approved CAPEX budgets in SAP.
• Assist project engineers with Appropriation Requests (ARs) and track approval status.
• Establish and maintain project WBS structures in SAP aligned with funding and cost distribution.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely release of approved funds.
• Provide administrative and system support to project engineers during execution.
• Ensure accurate communication of project scope, cost, and schedule information.
• Monitor monthly project spending in SAP and report on commitments, actuals, and remaining budgets.
• Track project cost performance and alert CAPEX Manager to variances or concerns.
• Coordinate project close-out activities and verify completion of required documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic folders for ARs, approvals, and close-out files, ensuring audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant CAPEX experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP project systems, including WBS setup, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Primavera or other project planning tools.
• Understanding of capital project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in tracking multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up and coordination abilities.