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Job description
Senior Project Manager – Pulp, Power & Recovery Capital Projects
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical capital investments across our Pulp, Power & Recovery (PPR) operations. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers, Georgia-Pacific is committed to creating long-term value through principled entrepreneurship, continuous improvement, and a culture grounded in Principle Based Management™. Our teams are empowered to think critically, collaborate across functions, and drive results that improve safety, reliability, cost competitiveness, and environmental performance.
In this role, you will lead complex capital projects from initial concept and feasibility studies through design, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, testing and handover to deliver world-class outcomes in manufacturing environments.
We are seeking candidates based in (or open to relocate to) the Southeast (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Carolina’s, Tennessee, Virginia).
What You Will Do
Successfully manage multiple capital projects ($15MM–$150MM+) across full lifecycle (P0–P6)
Develop and maintain detailed project plans including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
Lead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, maintenance, operations, finance, safety, and construction
Foster alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners; ensure all parties are aligned on project requirements, scope, and deliverables
Drive FEL development and execution readiness (P0-P3)
Ensure alignment with mill and business leadership
Facilitate project reviews, status reporting, executive updates, and stakeholder communications
Oversee detailed design, contractor coordination, outage execution, and startup (P4-P6)
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Manage and control objective and scope changes
Deliver projects that meet business case and performance expectations
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership and ability to influence across a matrixed organization
High ownership mindset with focus on delivering results
Sound decision-making balancing technical, financial, and business drivers
Excellent communication skills with executive presence
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Ability to work in fast-paced, complex industrial environments
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related)
10+ years of progressive project management experience, with at least 6 years specifically on capital equipment or major construction/capital projects.
Experience managing projects over $15million
Experience leading cross-functional engineering and construction teams
Strong knowledge of project management practices within a phase gate process
Ability to travel at least 80% to support project development, execution, outages, startups, and mill engagement
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience in pulp & paper, power, or utility systems
Experience with brownfield capital projects
Experience with maintenance outages
Experience with different project execution and project delivery models
Advanced degree: MBA or Master’s in Engineering
Advanced credentials: PMP, Professional Engineer, or other relevant certifications
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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.
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