Regional Project Manager (Corrugated Projects)

Georgia Pacific; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Project Manager to lead capital and expense projects in the corrugated sector. This exciting role involves organizing project teams, leveraging engineering expertise, and fostering partnerships with manufacturing and business teams. With a focus on delivering superior project results, the ideal candidate will manage budgets, schedules, and risks while ensuring safety and quality objectives are met. This position offers the opportunity to travel extensively and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're driven by project leadership and looking to grow your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing capital and expense projects in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of corrugated manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams from conceptualization to operational testing.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and risks for multiple projects.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication

Engineering Expertise

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build

EcoSys

MP2

Job description

Regional Project Manager (Corrugated Projects)

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Your Job

The Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Engineering Team is seeking a Regional 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 ideal candidate is driven by the desire to grow their project leadership skills with increasing responsibility by delivering superior project results for our manufacturing and business partners.

This position is home-based with up to 75% travel to support projects in the US.

Our Team

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

What You Will Do

• Organize and lead project teams from conceptualization through operational testing, using Georgia-Pacific’s project process.
• Apply your engineering expertise on assigned projects.
• Build partnerships with Manufacturing, Business, and Technology teams to achieve project results.
• Maintain transparent communication on project status, budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Evaluate project options, select vendors, and determine contracting strategies.
• Support construction and startup activities on-site.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, schedule, and cost objectives are met.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience managing capital and expense projects in paper, forest products, or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contractors, and multiple projects.
• Knowledge of corrugated manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Availability to work nights and weekends during project phases.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience managing projects over $5MM in the corrugated industry.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience leading project teams with internal and external resources.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build, EcoSys, and MP2 software.
• PMP certification.

Salary range: $120k - $170k per year, with variable pay options. Compensation depends on experience, skills, and location.

Additional Information

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We support military veterans and individuals with criminal histories, where permitted by law. Our hiring process may include drug testing and E-Verify.