Capital Project Manager

Role Description

Position is responsible for providing expert leadership and management during the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phases of capital projects.

• Involvement of the Project Manager during the Front End Loading (FEL) development phases of the Project Delivery Process (PDP).
• Key customers include:
  • Investment Manager
  • Capital Projects Leader
  • Business Unit Manager(s)
  • Facility Manager(s)
  • Business Leadership
• Management of all engineering, procurement, and construction activities for a capital project.
• Ensuring proper and adequate resources are deployed to meet all project objectives.
• Timely communication of project status/issues to key stakeholders.
• Working with the Capital Projects Leader and/or Project Investment Manager for the development of the project team organization structure.
• Development of applicable technical specifications for the acquisition of equipment, materials, engineering services, and contractor services.
• Leading the team effort during the supplier qualification and selection phases and participating in contract negotiations.
• Developing and maintaining the integrated project schedule.
• Coordinating all activities associated with the project into an integrated project plan congruent with the CIP objectives.
• Developing and maintaining proper project controls, including:
  • Work breakdown structure
  • Cost tracking / forecasting & accruals
  • Schedule compliance
  • Project documentation / records retention
  • EHS compliance / documentation
• Ensuring proper change management policies are established and adhered to.
• Communicating project status to key customers and project team members, including:
  • Progress against plans
  • Budget status and forecasts
  • Safety results and issues
  • Emerging risks to the project
  • Deviations from the approved project goals
• Ensuring current applicable Best Practices and Value Improving Processes are integrated into the project implementation strategy.
• Monitoring engineering consultant work for cost effectiveness, functionality, maintainability, and safe design.
• Establishing and controlling the scope of work, engineering costs, and deviations to budget.
• Managing and coordinating all construction activities from the beginning of the project to start-up.
• Ensuring quality, cost, and personnel safety throughout the project.
• Working cohesively with facility operations and maintenance organizations for successful project transition.
• Developing construction completion and check-out protocol congruent with commissioning and start-up needs.
• Timely closing of project, including:
  • Verification of process performance
  • Formal transfer of documentation and materials
  • Final financial accounting / close-out
  • Project demobilization
• Challenges may include:
  • Procuring qualified resources in engineering and contracted services.
  • Attaining knowledge of local practices, codes, and culture.
  • Achieving alignment on project objectives and goals.
• Flexibility for extended travel and non-routine business hours is required.
• Capability to perform duties in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement plans including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets
• Leadership training and promotional opportunities.

Company Description

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates, and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world.

We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains, and create lasting value.

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.