Construction and EHS Manager, Capital Projects Australia

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 ...