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Regional Project Manager green card sponsorship typically follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the process early with the right employer is essential.
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The Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Engineering Team is seeking an experienced Regional Engineer / Project Manager. This position will lead capital and expense projects across the division including the corrugated box, corrugated sheets, mailers, and digital printing plants. The ideal candidate is an individual driven by the desire to grow their project leadership skills with an increasing level of responsibility through delivering superior project results for our manufacturing and business partners.
This position is home based with up to 75% travel to support projects in US.
What You Will Do
- Organize and lead project teams in all phases from conceptualization through operational performance testing, by using the Georgia-Pacific Business Process for Projects work process.
- Leverage your corrugated experience and engineering skillset directly on assigned projects.
- Partner and foster relationships with Manufacturing staff, Business teams, and Technology SMEs to deliver results on a portfolio of projects.
- Communicate projects' status transparently and actively manage budgets, schedules, and risks.
- Lead and participate in the decision-making process to evaluate project alternatives, select equipment and vendor partners, and establish the most effective contracting strategies.
- Provide field support during construction and startup phases.
- Safely and responsibly deliver project goals including product quality, production rates, schedule, cost, and safety performance for capital and expense projects.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 5+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience leading capital and expense projects within Industrial Manufacturing or similar
- Experience building highly effective project teams using internal and external resources.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, deliverables with suppliers, leading teams, and managing a portfolio of multiple projects.
- Able and willing to travel up to 75%. Travel will include weekends and holidays during construction and startup phases.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Demonstrated experience leading teams to evaluate multiple alternatives and deliver cost competitive projects.
- Experience with the corrugated industry
- Diverse knowledge of corrugated manufacturing and related converting processes and equipment.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil).
- Proficient Software Experience using AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office.
- Software Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / Forma software, EcoSys software, or MP2 software.
- PMP certification.
For this role, we anticipate paying $120k - $160k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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
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).
Your Job
The Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Engineering Team is seeking an experienced Regional Engineer / Project Manager. This position will lead capital and expense projects across the division including the corrugated box, corrugated sheets, mailers, and digital printing plants. The ideal candidate is an individual driven by the desire to grow their project leadership skills with an increasing level of responsibility through delivering superior project results for our manufacturing and business partners.
This position is home based with up to 75% travel to support projects in US.
What You Will Do
- Organize and lead project teams in all phases from conceptualization through operational performance testing, by using the Georgia-Pacific Business Process for Projects work process.
- Leverage your corrugated experience and engineering skillset directly on assigned projects.
- Partner and foster relationships with Manufacturing staff, Business teams, and Technology SMEs to deliver results on a portfolio of projects.
- Communicate projects' status transparently and actively manage budgets, schedules, and risks.
- Lead and participate in the decision-making process to evaluate project alternatives, select equipment and vendor partners, and establish the most effective contracting strategies.
- Provide field support during construction and startup phases.
- Safely and responsibly deliver project goals including product quality, production rates, schedule, cost, and safety performance for capital and expense projects.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 5+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience leading capital and expense projects within Industrial Manufacturing or similar
- Experience building highly effective project teams using internal and external resources.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, deliverables with suppliers, leading teams, and managing a portfolio of multiple projects.
- Able and willing to travel up to 75%. Travel will include weekends and holidays during construction and startup phases.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Demonstrated experience leading teams to evaluate multiple alternatives and deliver cost competitive projects.
- Experience with the corrugated industry
- Diverse knowledge of corrugated manufacturing and related converting processes and equipment.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil).
- Proficient Software Experience using AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office.
- Software Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / Forma software, EcoSys software, or MP2 software.
- PMP certification.
For this role, we anticipate paying $120k - $160k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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
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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Document progressive leadership across projects
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Compile evidence of increasing project scope, budget authority, and team size across your career history before you start employer conversations.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in project management roles, so you're applying to companies that have already run the PERM process for comparable positions.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Regional Project Manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Confirm the category before the PERM recruitment test begins.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level before you negotiate your offer so there are no surprises during PERM filing.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
If you're a national of India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date determines when USCIS can approve your I-485. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin with USCIS to understand your place in the queue before your employer begins the PERM recruitment test.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from the beginning.
Green Card Regional Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Regional Project Manager differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. Your employer then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Regional Project Manager role?
Your employer files the PERM application with the Department of Labor after completing a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal listings. DOL reviews whether the employer paid at least the prevailing wage and conducted a good-faith recruitment test. The position's minimum requirements, job duties, and worksite location are locked in at this stage and cannot be materially changed without restarting the process.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Regional Project Manager positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already completed PERM filings for project management positions, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to undertake the cost and timeline involved.
Does the O*NET occupation profile for Regional Project Manager support EB-2 or EB-3 classification?
O*NET classifies Regional Project Manager roles under construction managers and general operations managers, both of which typically require a bachelor's degree in a related field. EB-3 applies if your role requires a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies if the specific position requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in project management. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements.
Can I change employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Two separate rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition even if the original employer withdraws. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation under a new employer without restarting the PERM process from scratch.