Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Catawba Mill - Catawba, SC 29704Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor'sTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: ManufacturingWho We Need:
The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing capital and improvement projects within a paper manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, safety, and vendors to deliver projects that improve reliability, capacity, quality, safety, and cost performance—while ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
Projects may include paper machines, converting equipment, utilities, infrastructure, automation, and sustainability initiatives across one or multiple facilities.
What You Will Do:
Project Management & Execution
Lead engineering and capital projects from concept through commissioning and close-out
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans
Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying complexity and capital spend
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to defined performance criteria
Apply standard project management tools and stage-gate processes
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Coordinate internal engineering, operations, maintenance, and EHS resources
Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and technical documents
Support equipment selection, layout, and process improvements for paper and converting operations
Oversee installation, startup, and commissioning activities
Vendor & Contractor Management
Select, manage, and evaluate contractors, suppliers, and engineering firms
Ensure contractor compliance with safety, quality, and site requirements
Review bids, negotiate contracts, and manage change orders
Safety, Environmental & Compliance
Ensure all projects comply with OSHA, environmental, and mill safety standards
Incorporate safety-by-design and sustainability considerations into projects
Support environmental compliance and energy-reduction initiatives
Financial & Reporting
Develop capital justification requests and ROI analyses
Track project costs, forecasts, and capital spending
Provide regular project updates to plant and corporate leadership
What You Will Need:
Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)
5+ years of engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing capital projects in heavy industrial settings
Strong working knowledge of paper mill or converting operations preferred
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
Nice to Have:
Experience in pulp & paper, packaging, tissue, or paperboard manufacturing
PMP certification or formal project management training
Knowledge of paper machines, converting equipment, utilities, or automation systems
Experience supporting multi-plant operations
Key Competencies
Project planning and execution
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical problem-solving
Vendor and contractor management
Financial acumen and capital discipline
Strong communication and organizational skills
What to Expect:
Manufacturing / mill environment with exposure to noise, heat, and industrial equipment
Ability to travel between facilities as needed
On-site presence required during project execution and shutdowns