Project Manager – Pulp, Power & Recovery Capital Projects

Project Manager – Pulp, Power & Recovery Capital Projects

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a 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 ($10MM - $50MM) 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 and 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)
• 4+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering and construction teams
• 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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