McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site delivery for projects based in Rarotonga. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the work, leading teams, and ensuring construction activities run safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating site operations, managing people and resources, and supporting the successful delivery of projects in a unique island environment.

About the Role
As Site Manager, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction activities on site. You’ll ensure works are delivered in line with the programme, project requirements, and McConnell Dowell’s safety and quality standards.

You’ll work closely with the Project Manager, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontractors to keep the site running smoothly and productively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and construction activities

• Lead site teams and subcontractors

• Ensure all works comply with safety, quality, and environmental requirements

• Coordinate resources, materials, and plant

• Monitor progress and manage the construction programme

• Conduct site meetings, pre-starts, and toolbox talks

• Identify and manage risks, issues, and site constraints

• Ensure accurate site reporting and documentation

• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and local partners

About You

You’re a strong, practical leader who thrives in site-based roles.

You will ideally bring:

• Extensive experience in a Site Manager or senior site leadership role

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies

• Proven ability to manage people, subcontractors, and programmes

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• A proactive, safety-first mindset

About Them
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Their purpose is 'Providing a Better Life'. They do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow their people. 

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, they have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for their customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join them?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. They invest in their people to set and reach personal and professional goals and they have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow. 

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, they encourage everyone to make an impact. They're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how they do things. So, join them, be you, and help them create better together. Apply now! 

They are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and ethnicities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for the Cook Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks. 

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.