Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager – Te KAI Program

Location: Betio, Kiribati
Full-time role | 2-year contract 
Locally engaged position open to Kiribati nationals.

 Job Opportunity

• Deliver high-impact infrastructure projects for the community
• Lead inclusive, climate-resilient construction and engineering initiatives
• Manage construction projects with a team of passionate, professional colleagues motivated to provide meaningful outcomes

Program overview

The Kiribati Australia Infrastructure (Te KAI) Program supports high-quality, climate-resilient, and inclusive infrastructure development in Kiribati. As Construction Project Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering small to medium-scale buildings and civil projects that directly impact communities across the islands.

You will lead project planning, contract management, technical supervision, and ensure safety and quality compliance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national development outcomes and foster resilient infrastructure systems in Kiribati.

Your Role

• Advise on the delivery of small to medium-sized infrastructure projects.
• Manage contracts, procurement, and compliance with technical specifications.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with donors, Ministries and local contractors.
• Ensure infrastructure is compliant with National Building Code and is inclusive, climate resilient, and safe.
• Contribute to reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

About You

You are a skilled infrastructure professional with experience in engineering project management and construction management. You bring technical expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach to working in multicultural and the local environment.

You will possess:

• Construction site experience, ideally around three years of experience.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, procurement, and safety compliance in line with Australia and New Zealand standards.
• Experience working with international donors on community projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant discipline.

The above is our wish list of requirements, if you do not meet 100% of the selection criteria, but most of it, we would encourage applicants to still apply. Acknowledging that construction is a male dominated industry, we strongly encourage female applicants to apply!

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How to Apply

If this opportunity excites you and you meet the requirements, click the “Apply for Job” button and submit your application online before the closing date — we’d love to hear from you.

Your completed application will include:

• CV with a minimum of two referee contacts
• Cover letter (max two pages) outlining your suitability for the position and alignment with the selection criteria

Applications for this position close on 27 August at 11:59am

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. If you do not have access to the internet, you can submit your application to Deputy Team Leader, Frankie at Betio Lodge 2, Te KAI office, Takoronga Betio Tarawa

Have questions about the role? Please contact Katie at idev.hrservices@tetratech.com or Frankie at the Te KAI office.

The successful candidate will be employed directly by Tetra Tech International Development, who will remain the employer for the duration of the contract.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), child abuse, modern slavery, and safeguarding-related retaliation. We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and promoting gender equality and inclusion. All successful applicants will undergo qualification, referee and criminal record checks.