Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role
In this high‑impact leadership role, you will be the driving force behind construction delivery excellence for Alcoa’s Australian capital projects portfolio. You will lead the construction strategy and execution for major projects valued at more than USD $25 million, ensuring they are planned and built to the highest standards of quality, productivity, and operational readiness. Your focus will be on leading large-scale expansion and brownfields construction programs across our WA mines, refineries, and the Portland smelter. You will maintain oversight of EHS requirements within construction activities to ensure our projects are built with a commitment to the well-being of our people and the environment.
Reporting directly to the Director for Capital Projects Australia, you will thrive by building deep, collaborative partnerships across Engineering, Operations, and Finance. You will act as a trusted advisor, fostering a culture of care and precision while navigating the complexities of large-scale industrial environments. If you are passionate about leading transformation, nurturing talent, and delivering high-quality infrastructure that strengthens both our operations and our local communities, this role offers a platform for significant professional and personal impact.
You may be based in our Perth, Booragoon or Pinjarra Operations and will spend a large portion of your time at our various sites overseeing activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Construction and EHS planning and execution for major projects.
- Ensure compliance with Alcoa standards and all statutory EHS requirements.
- Coordinate contractor performance, supervision, and field accountability.
- Define and monitor construction KPIs to track performance across major projects.
- Apply robust change‑management processes to prevent scope creep and maintain cost and schedule discipline.
- Embed Operational Readiness and ITC processes to support smooth handover and ramp‑up.
- Implement value‑improvement, efficiency, and cost‑management initiatives.
- Support capability development and provide coaching for construction personnel.
- Collaborate with regional and site stakeholders to embed best practices.
What’s on offer
- Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
- Parental leave support for all caregivers.
- Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.
What you can bring to the role
You are a seasoned leader who thrives in the complexity of heavy industrial and brownfields environments. You don’t just manage projects; you build partnerships, fostering trust with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver excellence. Your approach combines technical precision with a genuine commitment to people, making you a respected voice in the field.
Requirements:
- An Engineering degree (essential).
- 15+ years in heavy industrial construction management
- Experience leading internal teams.
- Ability to lead construction planning and execution across multiple sites.
- Skills in contractor engagement and performance oversight.
- Strong communication, coordination and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience navigating WA approvals such as Works Approvals and Dangerous Goods requirements is advantageous.
- Experience with EPC/EPCM/LSTK or modularisation delivery models (advantageous).
Additional information
- Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
- You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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About the Location
Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
