Construction & Facility Coordinator

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Kingsport, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Construction & Facility Coordinator. This job is full-time permanent.

Position Summary:

The Construction and Facility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all site construction and facility maintenance activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of projects within the Domtar Kingsport Mill. This position serves as the central liaison between contractors, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, ensuring that all construction and facility-related work meet Domtar’s safety, environmental, and reliability standards.

The role focuses on planning, coordinating, execution and tracking all mill infrastructure and construction projects from small maintenance, capital improvements to large-scale expansions while maintaining the reliability and functionality of site facilities. This role also acts as a relief Maintenance Team Lead when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee all daily and outage construction activities, ensuring work scopes align with approved work orders, safety requirements, and mill priorities.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison for construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with approved scopes, schedules, and Domtar’s safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and contractors to plan, schedule, and execute construction and facility projects efficiently.
• Manage construction logistics including site access, laydown areas, permits, safety documentation, and contractor supervision to ensure smooth and safe execution.
• Support project lifecycle activities such as bid package preparation, contractor selection, progress tracking, cost monitoring, and post-project review.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and reliability of mill buildings, offices, warehouses, and site utilities (HVAC, plumbing, lighting, roofing, etc.).
• Manage and audit facility services (janitorial, pest control, waste management, landscaping, snow removal, etc.) to ensure compliance, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, review contractor JSAs and permits, and ensure all construction and facility work adheres to Domtar’s Life-Critical Safety Rules and EHS policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facility Management, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent industrial experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial construction coordination, facility management, or project supervision (pulp & paper, manufacturing, or heavy industry preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP PM/CMMS, and project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera).
• Understanding of construction drawings, P&IDs, and site layouts.

Key Competencies:

• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under time-sensitive conditions.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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