Executive GM - Civil & Development Operations

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FGI Developments in Cairns is seeking a driven General Manager to lead our civil and development operations from Cairns. This hands-on leadership role balances strategic oversight with operational execution, reporting to the Managing Director.

You will shape the future of the business and lead cross-functional teams across sites and offices. You will drive performance, secure new work, and ensure successful project delivery at scale across Australia, while building a high-performing team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is essential.
• Proven GM/Senior Operations leadership experience in civil construction.
• Strong P&L, budgeting, and cost control experience.
• Tendering, estimating, and work-winning capabilities.
• Ability to build and scale high-performing teams.
• WHS, environmental and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across civil and development projects.
• Drive project performance, delivery outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee tendering, estimating, and work-winning activities.
• Own and manage P&L, budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Build and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and growth markets.
• Ensure WHS, environmental and legislative compliance.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Implement scalable systems and processes for growth.

Skills

General Management

Civil Engineering

P&L Management

Tendering

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

FGI Developments in Cairns is seeking a driven General Manager to lead our civil and development operations from Cairns. This hands-on leadership role balances strategic oversight with operational execution, reporting to the Managing Director.

You will shape the future of the business and lead cross-functional teams across sites and offices. You will drive performance, secure new work, and ensure successful project delivery at scale across Australia, while building a high-performing team and