McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead site operations for projects based in Rarotonga. This is a senior site leadership role for someone who enjoys managing complex construction activities and supporting high-performing teams in a hands-on environment.

You’ll play a key role in overseeing day-to-day site delivery and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

About the Role
As Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing all site activities and supervising Supervisors, Foremen, and subcontractors. You’ll ensure resources are well managed, works are coordinated effectively, and project goals across safety, quality, programme, and cost are achieved.

You’ll work closely with the Project Manager and wider leadership team to maintain strong site performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all site construction activities

• Lead and mentor Supervisors, Foremen, and site teams

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

• Manage construction programme and site productivity

• Coordinate plant, labour, and materials

• Monitor performance and resolve site issues

• Support planning, reporting, and risk management

• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners

About You
You’re a confident, experienced site leader who thrives in dynamic environments.

You will ideally bring:

• Extensive experience in a Superintendent or senior site leadership role

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and site management

• Proven ability to lead large teams and subcontractors

• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

• A strong safety-first culture

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.