Site Manager

Cook Brothers Construction (CBC); Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development

Work/life balance

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Cook Brothers Construction is seeking an experienced site leader to deliver projects from start to finish, leading the site team and trade partners across Commercial and High-end Residential builds in Auckland. You will collaborate closely with the Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager, bringing strong leadership, a solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to quality and collaboration.

This role suits someone with proven site leadership and planning capability, who can manage subcontractors

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction site management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Program management: plan and manage construction programs.
• Client and stakeholder liaison to maintain high service quality.
• Lead and mentor site team and trade partners on projects.
• Mitigate risks with a solutions-focused approach.
• Report on Health & Safety, quality, cost control and budgets.
• Drive performance to meet KPIs for each project.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, codes, and acts.
• Coordinate subcontractor performance and manage site meetings.

Skills

Site leadership

Program management

Team leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Founded in Dunedin in 2005, Cook Brothers Construction has grown significantly over the past 20 years. From our origins in Otago, we have expanded to establish regional offices in Queenstown, Wōnaka, Canterbury, Otago, and Auckland regions.

We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment. Our approach is to inspire rather than manage. We trust our teams to make the best decisions for Cook Brothers Construction, granting them the freedom to act in the company's best interest.

Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, sustainability, and health and safety drives us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition.

About the role

Due to a strong pipeline of work in Auckland, we are searching for an experienced leader with proven capability in delivering projects from start to finish and who thrives in a team environment.

You will lead and mentor the Cook Brothers site team and trade partners, working closely with the Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager across Commercial and High-end Residential build projects. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong site leadership, a solutions-focused mindset, and a genuine commitment to quality and collaboration.

Duties

• Program management - Strategically planning and effectively managing the construction program
• Client & stakeholder liaison - Maintaining high service quality and strong relationships
• Team leadership - Leading and assisting the team both on and off the tools to meet project demands
• Risk mitigation - Applying a solution-based approach to identify and resolve issues
• Reporting - Health & Safety, quality, cost control, and budget reporting
• Performance delivery - Meeting Key Performance Objectives for each project
• Construction methodology - Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, codes, and acts
• Subcontractor management - Coordinating and managing subcontractor performance
• Coaching & mentoring - Supporting your team to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and on budget
• Site meetings - Attending and leading site meetings and toolbox talks

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years commercial construction site management experience
• Structural experience (advantage)
• Proven planning & program management capability
• Commercial build experience
• High-end residential experience (advantage)
• Strong leadership skills - recognising and celebrating team success
• Excellent communication skills - including navigating tough conversations
• Leadership of Health & Safety - promoting a positive safety culture

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunities to work on exciting, complex, and award-winning projects
• Career development and professional growth supported by a high-performing team
• A positive, collaborative workplace culture
• Work/life balance and the lifestyle benefits of living in some beautiful places
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to EAP services
• Social events, team activities, and a genuinely supportive environment
• Exposure to landmark commercial developments across New Zealand
• A company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence

Why you should apply

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a role where you can apply your technical expertise, grow your career, and be part of a team that genuinely values what you bring.

You’ll be working on meaningful, high-profile projects in one of the most stunning parts of the country, surrounded by people who want you to succeed and who take pride in delivering exceptional work.

Please note we are not accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies for this role.