Site project manager lead

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.

Alcoa is well advanced in the development of breakthrough technologies which will revolutionize aluminum production for a sustainable future.

These technology development programs have a separate and dedicated Special Projects team tasked with finalizing the technology packages received from R&D, and converting them into actionable engineering, procurement, construction, and startup plans for full scale commercial implementation and rollout across Alcoa’s global operating locations.

Within this Special Projects group, there is a need for a Site Project Manager who will lead the efforts to establish and implement site project execution across current and future construction sites.

The Site Project Manager role will:

• Provide support to the project site teams by supplying leadership, guidance, and direction on project execution related matters. They will provide expert support to project execution and will co-ordinate interfaces inside projects, between projects in the broader Special Projects team, and other corporate functions.

• Assume site responsibility in conjunction with construction management to ensure that construction sites are staffed and organized to execute according to Alcoa’s Values and delivered safely with no harm.

The Site Project Manager will be an exceptional project management professional with extensive practical project execution experience and be able to build and deploy systems that are efficient and effective to deliver successful business outcomes.

Responsible for cost, schedule, quality, safe delivery of assigned projects

Collaborates and interfaces with the EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) contractor, Construction Management team and Operations/R&D team to execute the project. Leads EPCM execution and interfaces with EPCM package engineers directly for equipment selection and procurement processes, engineering firm design work and design reviews, project execution planning / scheduling, construction planning at site, and pre-commissioning planning Understands the project scope and applies project management principles to troubleshoot and resolve challenges. Provides cost, progress, highlights, and other required inputs to Project Team to support weekly, monthly reports and presentations Responsible for interface management between other related projects and other functions : maintenance, operations, landlord, local community, local authorities.

Works closely with R&D local SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) for their assigned packages

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.

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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.