CAPEX Specialist

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.

• 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.

• 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.