General Manager - Civil Developments

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

FGI Developments is seeking a driven and commercially astute General Manager to lead our civil and development operations from Cairns.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a growth-phase business, take ownership of daily operations, and build a high-performing team delivering large-scale projects across Australia.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business—driving performance, securing new work, and ensuring successful project delivery at scale.

Why Join FGI Developments?

• Executive leadership role with full operational ownership


• Lead large-scale civil and development projects locally and nationally


• Opportunity to build and shape your own team


• Strong pipeline of work with significant growth trajectory


• Competitive package

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take accountability for daily business operations, project delivery, tendering, and financial performance across FGI Developments.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational execution, with a strong focus on P&L performance, growth, and team capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across all 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, lead, and develop a high-performing operations team


• Identify and secure new business opportunities and growth markets


• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and legislative requirements


• Strengthen relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders


• Implement systems and processes to support scalable business growth

About You

You are a results-driven leader with a strong background in civil construction and a passion for building high-performing teams and businesses.

• Proven experience in a General Manager / Senior Operations Leadership role


• Strong background in civil construction and large-scale project delivery


• Demonstrated experience managing P&L and commercial performance


• Proven success in tendering, securing projects, and driving business growth


• Ability to lead and scale teams in a growth-phase environment


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills


• Strong operational and strategic capability—boardroom to site


• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (essential)


• Must be able to pass a National Criminal History Check


• Must meet the criteria for eligibility to obtain a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC)

About FGI Developments

FGI Developments delivers high-quality civil and infrastructure projects across Australia. Known for our commitment to performance, reliability, and long-term partnerships, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and are seeking leaders who want to build something meaningful and make an impact.