Project Engineering Manager

Georgia-Pacific - Crossett, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Crossett, AR

501-1,000 employees

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Engineering Manager at Georgia-Pacific will lead the Project Engineering Team in the Crossett, AR manufacturing operation, focusing on capital execution and project delivery. This role is pivotal in developing a 10-year capital outlook roadmap, executing value-added projects, and ensuring alignment with safety and budgetary constraints. The manager will apply critical thinking to prioritize projects that enhance long-term value for the mill and the corporation.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety training and adherence to safety policies.
• Develop the project engineering team by identifying individual strengths and arranging the team for efficient project execution.
• Encourage lifelong learning and awareness of emerging technologies that lead to value creation.
• Review project scopes, objectives, and goals, collaborating with the operations team to validate value.
• Prepare budgets based on project scope and resource requirements.
• Track project costs to ensure adherence to budget.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans for 1-year, 3-year, and 10-year outlooks.
• Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities, contributing to risk management plans.
• Perform quality control throughout projects to maintain standards and regulatory compliance.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely payment and issue resolution.
• Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders regarding strategy, adjustments, and progress.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and manage a project engineering team.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to prioritize projects effectively.
• Experience in budget preparation and cost tracking for projects.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and regulatory requirements in engineering projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with emerging technologies in project engineering.
• Experience in the consumer products manufacturing sector.