Pulp & Paper Mill Project Manager - On-Site Lead

FootBridge; Toledo (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FootBridge in Oregon is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong pulp & paper background to lead on-site projects at a major mill. You will serve as the client or engineering representative, coordinating with plant operations and contractors from planning through commissioning.

You will develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with site requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Significant project management experience within pulp & paper or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience working at a pulp or paper mill.
• Experience representing an engineering organization or serving as an on-site client/owner representative.
• Experience managing projects through installation and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of front-end and detailed engineering processes.
• Experience with contractors, integrated scheduling, cost control, critical path, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from planning and design through installation, start-up, and commissioning.
• Serve as on-site point of contact between client, engineering teams, contractors, and plant operations.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, execution plans, and project deliverables.
• Manage project costs, schedules, quality, scope changes, and critical path activities.
• Coordinate contractors, resources, field activities, and project sequencing.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for future projects.
• Ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and per site requirements.
• Help improve reliability and efficiency of mill operations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

FootBridge in Oregon is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong pulp & paper background to lead on-site projects at a major mill. You will serve as the client or engineering representative, coordinating with plant operations and contractors from planning through commissioning.

You will develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with site requirements.