Civil Engineering Project Manager

Your Job

Reporting directly to the mill's Project Engineering Group Leader, this individual will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for civil and structural design and construction.

While their core expertise will support mill-wide initiatives in these areas, they will also be responsible for managing capital and maintenance projects that may span other engineering disciplines.

The role is largely self-directed and requires minimal travel.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, VA containerboard mill is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River and produces the paper used to make boxes.

Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber.

The mill employs about 330 people.

What You Will Do



* Lead multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts and resources, ensuring successful project development and implementation.


* Identify and assemble the necessary subject matter experts for each project team.


* Provide periodic progress and issue reports to stakeholders throughout project duration.


* Facilitate project meetings, including kick-off and review sessions, and establish effective meeting agendas.


* Assist in preparing Venture Summary Write-ups (VSW's) to support funding approvals for both capital and expense projects.


* Present completed VSW's to stakeholders at each phase for discussion and approval.


* Coordinate and track all team resource activities and progress.


* Serve as contract requester, coordinator, and invoice approver for engineering and construction projects.


* Develop and manage project scope, schedules, cost estimates, and risk management plans.


* Engage relevant Georgia-Pacific corporate groups, such as legal, project management, risk management, and engineering.


* Create monthly projections of project spending.


* Maintain and communicate a project issues list (action register) to resolve concerns and outstanding items.


* Apply strategic thinking and motivational skills to guide teams through challenges.


* Utilize strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective team meetings.


* Act as SME for mill projects involving civil and structural design and construction.


* Act as SME for mill infrastructure needs.


* Manage the mill-wide Site Infrastructure Program.


* Allocate resources to support civil and structural aspects of projects managed by other project managers.


* Manage requirements related to the mill's hydroelectric license with FERC.


* Participate as a Duty Team member and potentially as a Duty Team Leader.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.


* At least five years of experience as a Civil Engineer.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.


* Experience leading engineering and/or project implementation teams.


* Background in managing projects from ideation ...