Construction Manager

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Construction Manager to join our team in Toledo, OR. The Construction Manager will be involved with both leading and supporting the construction process for projects using Georgia-Pacific capital project work processes. While filling the role of Construction Manager, this individual will also be involved for the complete life cycle of capital and major maintenance projects including definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and close out. Long-term value is created through the application of our Principle Based Management™  business philosophy.  

Our Team

Georgia Pacific Toledo is a producer of brown paper used to make cardboard and is a leader in recycling in the Northwest. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s packaging business please visit: www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made! 

What You Will Do

• 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 COE’s, 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, Construction Management or Engineering OR Four (4) 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 (i.e. creating documents), Excel (i.e. creating/updating spreadsheets), and Outlook (i.e. scheduling meeting invites & emailing)
• Must work extended work schedules during critical execution periods, mill outages and while being on weekend/holiday call

What Will Put You Ahead

• 10+ years of construction management experience in manufacturing
• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera
• Experience with constructability reviews for various project types

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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