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Civil Engineering Project Manager

Georgia-Pacific and Careers
Big Island, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
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 through scope development.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Structural engineering specialist with a background in civil engineering.
  • Large project management experience, specifically with budgets exceeding $1,000,000.
  • Experience in the paper industry.
  • Proven ability to lead engineering teams.
  • Experience leading triage or inspection efforts related to infrastructure.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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Salary : $1,000,000

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