Construction Manager - Industrial​/Manufacturing

Construction Manager - Industrial/Manufacturing

Manage and coordinate contractors and construction resources in support of the mill's capital project portfolio, driving safe execution and successful project delivery. Partner with the mill safety team to ensure safe execution of construction activities and compliance with site safety expectations. Assist project managers with developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans. Lead and support contractor pre-bid site visits, scope reviews, and constructability discussions.

Provide input and coordinate constructability reviews during project development. Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities. Coordinate and oversee project quality assurance activities, including inspections, testing, turnover documentation, and completion records. Develop, maintain, and drive closure of project punch lists, deficiencies, and action items. Ensure Georgia-Pacific and mill engineering, construction, and safety standards are incorporated into project execution. Support project managers in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and execution plans while identifying risks and opportunities.

Maintain a strong field presence, spending the majority of time supporting active construction work, contractor coordination, safety observations, and issue resolution. Simultaneously support multiple projects in both pre-construction and construction phases. Participate in project commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure successful project delivery. Support mill operations through participation in the duty team program, with opportunities for increased responsibility as a Duty Leader.

Technical Knowledge Expectations

• Millwright work, including equipment setting, precision alignment, bearings, couplings, and rotating equipment installation.
• Process and utility piping installation, routing, supports, and code compliance.
• Welding and fabrication, including application of ASME and AWS requirements where appropriate.
• Safe lifting, rigging, and heavy equipment installation.
• Structural steel and concrete construction.
• General industrial construction methods.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Safety & Field Engagement Expectations

• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to safety and risk reduction.
• Reinforce site safety expectations through daily field presence, coaching, accountability, and contractor engagement.
• Participate in safety walkthroughs, field observations, and risk assessments.
• Apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to support a learning organization.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractor teams to identify and mitigate construction and operational risks.
• Support mill safety initiatives and continuous risk reduction efforts.

For this role, we anticipate paying $120-$40K per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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