Capital Projects Coordinator | Path to Project Engineer

MAV Project Services; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAV Project Services is seeking a Project Coordinator / Associate Project Engineer to support capital, maintenance, and low-CAPEX initiatives. You will work with the Lead PM and Project Engineer to ensure safe, efficient execution in compliance with HESS requirements.

This developmental role offers growth toward a full Project Engineer position and exposure to procurement, scheduling, and field coordination across client facilities in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to analyze technical and commercial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to visit project sites and work safely in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter purchase order (PO) requisitions with accuracy and adherence to company processes.
• Coordinate with vendors, supply chain, and internal stakeholders to gather required specifications and documentation.
• Perform detailed reviews of vendor bids, estimates, and quotes to ensure completeness, commercial accuracy, and technical alignment.
• Support bid-tab creation and assist in vendor selection recommendations.
• Assist in the development of project schedules, milestones, and execution plans for capital and maintenance projects.
• Maintain schedule updates, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Help ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with approved budgets.
• Take ownership of small-scale R&M or low-CAPEX projects under PM oversight.
• Assist in field coordination, contractor management, and material tracking as needed.
• Support creation of project documentation including scopes of work, change requests, risk assessments, and closeout packages.
• Maintain strong knowledge of and adherence to HESS procedures; participate in safety briefings, audits, and site walkdowns; ensure contractor activities follow safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Job description

MAV Project Services is seeking a Project Coordinator / Associate Project Engineer to support capital, maintenance, and low-CAPEX initiatives. You will work with the Lead PM and Project Engineer to ensure safe, efficient execution in compliance with HESS requirements.

This developmental role offers growth toward a full Project Engineer position and exposure to procurement, scheduling, and field coordination across client facilities in an industrial setting.