REGIONAL PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER (MAJOR PROJECTS)

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About the Role.
The role is accountable for overseeing the Project Controls and Services function across all locations within the assigned region, reporting directly to the Global Capital Project Controls Manager.
This role focuses on major capital projects, providing regional leadership and guidance to ensure alignment with global standards while addressing unique regional requirements.
To achieve this, the role must lead a team of project controls professionals to deliver.
Portfolio Administration, Controls, Governance & Reporting, Capital Planning Process, Schedule and Cost Control, Project Estimating e Project Planning.
Key activities include.
Establishing controls and governance processes for the Major Projects Program in line with the Global Capital Standards and best practices to ensure projects are safely delivered in time and within budget.
Providing advice in the development of cost forecasts and project schedules for Major Projects.
Participate on cost/plan reviews and provide advice on performance, progress measuring and tracking.
When deviations are identified, works with the project team to ensure they develop the required action plans/take corrective actions as soon as possible.
Advising in the preparation of estimates for Major Projects.
Participate on estimate reviews and/or analyse 3rd Party reports and provide advice accordingly in order to address any identified gaps or deviations.
Provides input and participates in the Capital Plan preparation for the assigned portfolio of projects.
Accountable for disseminating and contributing to the development of standards, processes and systems for project controls for both baseload and larger projects.
Key member of Regional Major projects steering committees with accountability for PC&S.
Key member of the IPR team for the following areas of expertise.
Project Controls, Planning, Estimating and Services functions.
In collaboration with the Region Project Management team, responsible for the recruitment of Project Controls resources for Major Projects.
Responsible for leading, training and mentoring those resources from Functional standpoint.
Monitoring performance of the PC Team (including partners and consultants) providing services on Major Projects As expert in the Region, providing ad-hoc support for the baseload projects team if needed.
What you can bring to this role.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
Industrial operations environment with project controls/management experience (preferably in mining, alumina, or smelting).
Proficient in estimating costs and resources for large-scale industrial projects.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a results-oriented mindset and excellent attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and contractor performance effectively.
Deep understanding of audit and control processes, with high personal ethical standards.
Ability to lead teams and share knowledge efficiently.
Demonstrate self confidence in own ideas, judgements and capabilities.
Proficient in Microsoft tools and general Project Controls Systems and Planning tools.
What's on offer.
Competitive remuneration and benefits packages; Flexibility First – Remote work agreement; Telemedicine and telenutrition; Recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work; Recognized by Guia Exame de Diversidade as one of the companies with the best practices related to inclusion, equity, gender, ethnicity, race, People with Disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people.
About the Location The Alumar Consortium, managed by Alcoa, located 25 kilometers from the center of São Luís - MA, began its operations in .
It is made up of companies with a tradition in the areas of alumina and aluminum production, with different participations in the two factories that make up the Complex.
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Shape them for the better.