Capital Cost Controller

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.

Do you enjoy the challenge of managing a program of projects being driven to successful outcomes? We could have the perfect role for you in a Capital Cost Controller, an integral part of a site-based project team

Working at our Wagerup Refinery, you will be part of an integrated project team delivering a program of capital projects ranging between $5k to $10m USD, responsible for maintaining, controlling and reporting project expenditure, cost forecast and schedules of site work activities across the projects.

Reporting to the Capital Program Manager your role ultimately ensures that the project managers have timely access to cost reporting and forecasting that facilitates time efficient project delivery whilst ensuring adherence to internal policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.

Key activities and responsibilities in this role are inclusive of:
- Cost control, budgeting, forecasting and schedule management for the entire project portfolio of the Refinery- Maintaining accurate records of committed, expended and forecast costs associated with the project against the approved budget- Monitoring cost trends and early identification of deviations- Reviewing and validation of invoices, progress claims and variations from Contractors/Engineering Service Provider submitted for payment.- Overviewing scope changes, trends and change notices initiated from the project management systems and review their time and cost implications for the baseload program- Review and audit Contractor’s reports to ensure they are accurate, concise and informative on progress and costs from forecasts through to completion.- Closely monitor the progress of engineering to ensure deliverables, productivity, expended hours, forecasts to go and resources employed, are accurately and realistically stated, including those presented by the Contractor.- Manage the tracking of all change control notifications that impact on project cost “health”.- Actively look for and participate in continuous improvement initiatives sharing experiences and opportunities across the group.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Strong customer focus with an ability to build and influence effective relationships- Self-motivation to drive outcomes, meet deadlines and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment- Collaborative work style, being a contributor to teams’ overall success- High attention to detail with proven track record of cost control within a large project environment- Brownfield projects experience in an industrial/refining environment advantageous, but not required

Why Alcoa?

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people - are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What’s on offer?- Excellent remuneration package- Monthly Leisure Day- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Industry leading superannuation- Industry leading parental leave scheme- Paid annual volunteer hours- Employee Assistance Program- Novated car lease scheme- Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network and EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup)