About this role
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Toledo, OR team. The Construction Manager will lead and support the construction process for projects using Georgia-Pacific capital project work processes and be involved for the full lifecycle of capital and major maintenance projects from definition through start-up and close out. This role supports the Principle Based Management philosophy to drive long-term value.
Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety training, adherence to safety policies, and inclusion of company safety initiatives in project execution. Review and understand scope of work and all aspects of construction for each specific project. Be an active participant in constructability reviews of upcoming projects. Work with project engineering leader, project managers, technical COEs, procurement and mill teams to determine the appropriate construction strategy for projects. Work with contractors to effectively coordinate construction activities for projects. Work with project engineering leader, project managers and contractors to validate execution plans and schedules for projects. Participate in reviews of cost and schedules for projects and actively challenge when appropriate. Review projects and detect gaps in the construction process and work with project teams/contractors to develop means to mitigate gaps. Assist project teams with checkout and start-up of their respective projects. Provide construction updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. Communicate with project owners to ensure alignment to project goals.
Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, Construction Management or Engineering OR Four or more years of construction management experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Experience validating existing estimates and scheduling projects. Experience managing construction projects from start to finish. Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must work extended work schedules during critical execution periods, mill outages and while being on weekend/holiday call.
10+ years of construction management experience in manufacturing. Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera. Experience with constructability reviews for various project types.