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.

About the role:

Alcoa is well advanced in the development of breakthrough technologies which will revolutionize aluminum production for a sustainable future. The Special Projects team is tasked with finalizing technology packages from R& D and converting them into actionable plans for full-scale commercial implementation across Alcoa’s global locations. Within this team, there is a need for a Construction Director to lead the establishment and implementation of construction-specific processes, procedures, and best practice standards across all current and future construction sites.

• Provide central office support to project site teams by supplying leadership, guidance, and direction.
• Assume primary responsibility for ensuring construction sites are staffed and organized to execute according to Alcoa’s Values and deliver on-scope, on-quality, on-cost, and on-time.
• Develop and implement site safety, health, environmental, and security processes and procedures.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, organizational design, and recruitment of staff.
• Develop and implement compliance and quality control, contract management, budget management, schedule management, and risk management systems.
• Build and deploy efficient and effective teams and systems, integrating into larger project organizations to deliver successful business outcomes.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent knowledge with strong expertise developed from experience working in similar roles.
• 20+ years’ experience in Project Management, with a focus on Safety and Construction execution.
• Experience with technology development and deployment in alignment with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate and influence outcomes with stakeholders, sponsors and team members.
• Understanding of agile project management and systems.
• Significant experience managing construction sites, including multi-year physical presence on construction sites.
• Experience working inside EPCM companies and/or Owner’s Teams on major capital projects.
• Experience working on both brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Multiple function expert knowledge/experience (e.g., Construction plus Safety) would be extremely advantageous.

About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization’s highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country’s most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm.

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.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

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.