Project Manager

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Monticello (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Project Manager to join our Project Engineering team in Monticello, Mississippi. You will lead and support capital and major maintenance projects across the full lifecycle, from definition to closeout, while aligning with safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Engineering degree, strong communication, and experience in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET‑accredited preferred).
• Experience leading projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook; scheduling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project teams through all lifecycle stages of capital and major maintenance projects.
• Develop and track project scope, objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect project delivery and mill operations.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates to project owners and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Project Manager to join our Project Engineering team in Monticello, Mississippi. The Project Manager will be involved with both leading and supporting project teams in the development and implementation of projects using Georgia-Pacific capital project work processes. The position will be involved for the complete life cycle of capital and major maintenance projects including definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and close out.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Monticello is a fully integrated containerboard mill that employs 450 employees and continues to benefit from extensive capital investment. This position is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organization with tremendous growth potential. Monticello, Mississippi, is an hour South of Jackson, MS, and an hour Northwest of Hattiesburg, MS.

What You Will Do

• Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety training, adherence to safety policies, and inclusion of company safety initiatives in project deliverables
• Develop project scope, objectives, and goals
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities, provide input to risk management plans, and anticipate risks that could adversely impact project success or mill operations
• Perform quality control throughout the project to maintain standards expected, specifications cited, and relevant governing body regulatory requirements - Ensure proper acceptance tests and inspection criteria are project integrated
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Participate in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans
• Participate in the development of criteria for, and evaluation of, equipment and technical suppliers
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress - Communicate with project owners to ensure alignment to project goals

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Ability to provide project management in a manufacturing environment
• Possess good written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word (i.e. creating documents), Excel (i.e. creating/updating spreadsheets), and Outlook (i.e. scheduling meeting invites & emailing)
• Must work extended work schedule during critical execution periods, mill outages and while being on weekend/holiday call

What Will Put You Ahead

• Five (5) or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Project management and project engineering experience
• Experience working in a pulp and paper mill
• Experience with Microsoft Project

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).