Project Engineer/Manager

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Georgia, Cedar Springs
Apr 01, 2025
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Project Manager/Engineer to join our team in Cedar Springs, GA. The Project Manager/Engineer will be involved in both leading and supporting project teams in the development and execution of projects using Georgia-Pacific capital project work processes. This position is involved in the complete life cycle of capital and major maintenance projects including definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and close out. Our culture is defined by the [1] Principle Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create. Our Team The Cedar Springs facility is one of the largest containerboard facilities in the country with three paper machines that make different weights of brown paper & containerboard paper. The Cedar Springs Mill, located in the southwest corner of Georgia is approximately 28 miles from Dothan, Alabama. Dothan is the 6th largest city in the state of Alabama with a population of about 70,000. From Dothan, you are only 90 miles from the beautiful Gulf Coast. You can easily drive to 3 capital cities in 3 1/2 hours or less. You are just 1.5 hours from Tallahassee, FL and Montgomery, AL. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific's packaging business please visit: [2] www.gppackaging.com and view the video [3] How Paper Is Made! What You Will Do * Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety training, adherence to safety policies, and inclusion of company safety initiatives in project deliverables * Develop project scopes, objectives, and goals * Prepare budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements * Track project costs to meet budget * Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans * Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities, provide input to risk management plans, and anticipate risks that could adversely impact project success or mill operations * Perform quality control throughout the project to maintain standards expected, specifications cited, and relevant governing body regulatory requirements - Ensure proper acceptance tests and inspection criteria are project integrated * Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution * Manage the development of design, installation & commissioning plans * Participate in the development of purchased equipment specifications * Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables * Provide timely project updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress - Communicate with project owners to ensure alignment to project goals Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management OR Four (4) or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment * Project management experience in a manufacturing environment * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite * Must work extended work schedule during critical project execution periods, mill outages and while being on weekend/holiday call duty What Will Put You Ahead * Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment * Experience working in the pulp and paper industry At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [4] here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [5] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our 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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. 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 [6] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [7] here, [8] aqui, or [9] tu). References Visible links 1. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy/ 2. http://www.gppackaging.com/ 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiWwzwFAeSM 4. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 5. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 6. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 7. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 8. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 9. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf