Tissue Manufacturing Capital Projects Lead

Randstad Canada; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascades is hiring for a Project Manager in the US-based tissue capital investments team. You will lead industrial capital projects across multiple mill sites, oversee governance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

Applicants should have an engineering degree, 8–12+ years in capital project management, and strong knowledge of PMBOK or FEL methodologies. Travel to mills may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
• Professional designation (P.Eng or equivalent) — strong asset.
• PMP certification — asset.
• 8–12+ years of experience in industrial capital project management (pulp & paper or continuous process manufacturing is a strong asset).
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent CAPEX projects from concept to commissioning.
• Experience delivering projects of $2M+ in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar CMMS.
• Strong track record of on-budget and on-schedule project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK, Stage-Gate, or FEL project methodologies.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, utilities, and process systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Advanced English (written & spoken).
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial capital projects from concept to commissioning across multiple U.S. mill sites.
• Manage capital investment portfolio by evaluating, prioritizing, and recommending initiatives to the Capital Investment Committee.
• Oversee project governance including scope, budget, schedule, risk management, and documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and contractors to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Provide strategic visibility on project progress, risks, and financial performance.
• Support mill operations through technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement engineering and equipment best practices to optimize performance and drive innovation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

PMBOK knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or related)

P.Eng or equivalent

PMP certification

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Cascades is hiring for a Project Manager in the US-based tissue capital investments team. You will lead industrial capital projects across multiple mill sites, oversee governance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

Applicants should have an engineering degree, 8–12+ years in capital project management, and strong knowledge of PMBOK or FEL methodologies. Travel to mills may be required.