Regional Engineer/Project Manager - Corrugated

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Regional Engineer / Project Manager based in Atlanta. This role will lead capital and expense projects across corrugated manufacturing plants, requiring up to 75% travel. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in project management and the corrugated industry. Responsibilities include organizing project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring project goals for quality and safety. Compensation ranges from $140k to $180k annually, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience.
• 5+ years experience in the corrugated industry.
• Diverse knowledge of corrugated manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead project teams from conceptualization to performance testing.
• Manage projects’ budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Deliver project goals including quality, production rates, and safety.

Skills

Project Engineering/Management

Corrugated Industry

Team Building

Budget Management

Operational Performance Testing

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Construction Cloud

EcoSys Software

Job description

Overview

Georgia‑Pacific Corrugated Engineering Team is seeking an experienced Regional Engineer / Project Manager. This position will lead capital and expense projects across the division including the corrugated box, corrugated sheets, mailers, and digital printing plants. The role is home based with up to 75% travel to support projects in the US.

What You Will Do

• Organize and lead project teams in all phases from conceptualization through operational performance testing, by using the Georgia‑Pacific Business Process for Projects work process.
• Leverage your corrugated experience and engineering skillset directly on assigned projects.
• Partner and foster relationships with Manufacturing staff, Business teams, and Technology SMEs to deliver results on a portfolio of projects.
• Communicate projects’ status transparently and actively manage budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Lead and participate in the decision‑making process to evaluate project alternatives, select equipment and vendor partners, and establish the most effective contracting strategies.
• Provide field support during construction and startup phases.
• Safely and responsibly deliver project goals including product quality, production rates, schedule, cost, and safety performance for capital and expense projects.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience leading capital and expense projects within Industrial Manufacturing or similar.
• 5+ years experience with the corrugated industry.
• Experience building highly effective project teams using internal and external resources.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, deliverables with suppliers, leading teams, and managing a portfolio of multiple projects.
• Diverse knowledge of corrugated manufacturing and related converting processes and equipment.
• Able and willing to travel up to 75%. Travel will include weekends and holidays during construction and startup phases.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Demonstrated experience leading teams to evaluate multiple alternatives and deliver cost competitive projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil).
• Proficient software experience using AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Software experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / Forma software, EcoSys software, or MP2 software.
• PMP certification.

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $140k - $180k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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.

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, aquí, or tu).