Portfolio Construction Manager - Major Mining Projects

4w1 month ago

Alcoa

AU · Full-time · A$200,000 – A$280,000

About this role

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations.

We are seeking a highly capable, values-led Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of major mining and infrastructure projects across our Western Australian operations. Reporting to the Regional Construction Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex brownfields projects, integrating construction into live mining operations while driving safety, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the safe and efficient execution of multiple scopes, including haul roads and key infrastructure. You will work closely with project, operations, and contractor teams to ensure seamless delivery and readiness, minimising operational disruption in a brownfields mining environment.

This role offers the opportunity to shape outcomes early by providing constructability input from FEL through delivery. You will be part of a team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

Requirements

Qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management are preferred; significant construction leadership experience from a trade background will also be considered.
Extensive experience delivering construction in mining, heavy industry or major infrastructure environments.
Proven capability in executing complex brownfields projects within live operational mining settings.
Strong track record leading multi-discipline, multi-contractor construction teams, including experience across EPC, EPCM and D&C delivery models.
Demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance during construction, with experience delivering haul roads, bulk earthworks and key mining infrastructure works.
Flexibility to travel regularly, with an on-site presence approximately four days per week.

Responsibilities

Lead with safety and purpose by driving visible EHS leadership and ensuring all construction activities meet Alcoa standards, environmental approvals, and statutory obligations.
Deliver complex projects by coordinating multi-contractor construction across brownfields mining environments while minimising operational disruption.
Own execution performance and ensure projects are delivered to approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
Strengthen operational integration by partnering closely with Operations and Asset Owners to ensure smooth handover and long-term asset performance.
Drive contractor performance and oversee mobilisation, supervision, and accountability of contractor teams across multiple work fronts.
Shape outcomes early by providing constructability input and ensuring projects are safe and executable from FEL through delivery.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
Employee growth and development opportunities.
Parental leave support for all caregivers.
Employee assistance program for personal support services.
One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.
Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.