Project Manager

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe; Wickliffe (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC in Wickliffe, KY seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee all phases from conception to closeout, focusing on planning, monitoring, and controlling with strong internal customer satisfaction.

The role involves creating schedules, coordinating tasks, and guiding the team in a salaried, exempt position. Collaboration with engineers, operations, and executives is essential for timely delivery and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years’ experience in project engineering roles within a pulp and paper manufacturing operation.
• Demonstrated effective execution of the FEL Work Process.
• Experience giving presentations to executives and large audiences.
• Experience developing and implementing improvement projects with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage small projects or a single major project with responsibility for budget, schedule, and technical performance.
• Assure engagement and alignment from required project owners for all projects, including outside resources such as engineering partners and contractors.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, budget, schedule, and goals.
• Assist in the development and execution of mill and area capital plans.
• Cultivate a work environment centered around employee ownership and engagement.
• Lead all projects to achieve a safety and environmental incident‑free workplace, identifying hazards and mitigating risks.
• Review proposals to determine time frame, funding requirements, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Conduct project status reviews, readiness assessments, close-out and post‑project learning; implement best practices.
• Develop sub‑contractor and project support procedures and site liaison responsibilities for third‑party management.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PHOENIX PAPER WICKLIFFE LLC - Wickliffe, KY 42087

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary: This opportunity is for a Project Manager at Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC. The role involves coordinating all phases of projects from conception to closeout, focusing on planning, monitoring, and controlling processes while maintaining high levels of internal customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include creating project schedules, coordinating tasks, and providing direction and support to the team. This is a salaried, exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage small projects or a single major project with responsibility for budget, schedule, and technical performance.
• Assure engagement and alignment from required project owners for all projects, including outside resources such as engineering partners and contractors.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, budget, schedule, and goals.
• Assist in the development and execution of mill and area capital plans.
• Cultivate a work environment centered around employee ownership and engagement.
• Lead all projects to achieve a safety and environmental incident‑free workplace, identifying critical hazards and mitigating risks while meeting business objectives.
• Review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding requirements, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allocation of resources.
• Conduct project status reviews, readiness assessments, project close‑out and post‑project learning; implement best practices.
• Develop sub‑contractor and project support procedures and site liaison responsibilities for third‑party management.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years’ experience in project engineering roles within a pulp and paper manufacturing operation.
• Demonstrated effective execution of the FEL Work Process.
• Experience giving presentations and distributing information to all levels within the organization, including executives, production employees, and large audiences.
• Experience in developing and implementing improvement processes and projects while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Motivated, fast‑paced, high‑impact teammate ready to add value to the organization.

Benefits

Relocation assistance, competitive wages, and benefits packages that include health, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, matching 401(k), and more.

Equal Opportunity

Phoenix Paper LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.