Pay Rate:
$93,400 - $124,500
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location: (Riegelwood)
865 John Riegel Rd
Riegelwood, NC 28456
The Job You Will Perform:
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the entire portfolio of capital projects (small to large). The Project Manager will lead project teams from inception to startup on Capital Projects. Project Manager is accountable for the scope, approved budget and schedule commitments while insuring project performance goals are met. The role is required to follow established project management standards set by the IP Technology Capital COE. The Project Manager will be required to plan and coordinate large scale projects or several small to medium scale projects concurrently. This position is part of the Capital Project Group at the Riegelwood Mill and will report to the ME & Engineering Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop and execute plans for projects, including resources, costs, schedule, roles, responsibilities and quality as defined by the IP Project Delivery Process Build a cohesive project team and leadership necessary to maximize team’s success in achieving project performance goals Ensure that the detailed engineering drawings are developed by the Regional Engineering Office and are properly reviewed by appropriate team members. Specify and or review equipment specifications with team and work with Global Sourcing to ensure proper equipment bidding process is being followed Analyze quotation for equipment and installation contracts, recommend suppliers and issue requisitions. Ensure vendor submittals of drawings are completed in a timely manner and track equipment deliveries Manage changes to project scope, ensuring that all impacts and changes are approved and adequately coordinated Perform safety observations, complete contractor EHS Plans and conduct safety audits for suppliers and contractors. Work with IP Construction Manager to oversee contractors working on capital projects to ensure compliance to IP specs/standards, proven QA/QC processes, and site safety policies. Coordinate with IP Construction Manager and Production Managers for startup of capital projects Coordinate pre-startup safety walkdowns with project team, maintenance and operations Prepare QA/QC plans, checklists for startup etc. and coordinate startup activities with operations Ensure as-built documentation is developed and retained following start up Provide technical support to maintenance and operations on as needed basis
The Skills You Will Bring:
BS Degree in engineering is required 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer/Manager/Maintenance or Operations Possesses the ability to effectively manage several capital projects at a time Good communication skills with internal customers, engineering consultants and vendors are a must Possesses strong project planning and coordinating skills with a “hands-on” approach to problem solving Self-starter who get things done with minimal direction Must be a team player Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project Familiar with Auto CAD Strong written and verbal communication Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks 5 years of Pulp and Paper experience preferred 5+ years experience as a Project Engineer or Manager preferred Maintenance experience and reliability background preferred Working knowledge of SAP and Unifier preferred
Desired Competencies:
Action Oriented Functional/Technical Skills Timely Decision Making Decision Quality Planning Presentation Skills
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Retirement, and 401k Matching Program Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Life & Disability Insurance
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership Training Promotional Opportunities
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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