Project Engineer

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Project Engineer to join our team in Monticello, Mississippi.

The Project Manager/Engineer will be involved with both leading and supporting project teams in the development and implementation of projects using Georgia-Pacific capital project work processes.

The position will be involved for the complete life cycle of capital and major maintenance projects including definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and close out.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Monticello is a fully integrated containerboard mill that employs 450 employees and continues to benefit from extensive capital investment.

This position is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organization with tremendous growth potential.

Monticello, Mississippi, is an hour South of Jackson, MS, and an hour Northwest of Hattiesburg, MS.

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 scope, objectives, and goals


* Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements


* Track project costs to meet budget


* Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan


* 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 entire project execution


* Participate in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans


* Participate in the development of criteria for, and evaluation of, equipment and technical suppliers


* Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables


* Provide project updates on a consistent basis 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


* Ability to provide project management in a manufacturing environment


* Possess good written and oral communication skills


* Experience with Microsoft Office Word (i.e.

creating documents), Excel (i.e.

creating/updating spreadsheets), and Outlook (i.e.

scheduling meeting invites & emailing)



* Must work extended work schedule during critical execution periods, mill outages and while being on weekend/holiday call

What Will Put You Ahead



* Five (5) or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial...