General Manager - Civil Developments

FGI Developments; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FGI Developments in Cairns seeks a driven General Manager to lead civil and development operations from Cairns, taking daily ownership of performance, delivery, and growth.

You will build and scale a high-performing team, manage P&L, tendering, and client relationships, with a focus on safety, quality, and strategic execution across Australia.

This executive role offers a growth-path in a growth-phase business and the chance to shape the future of a national civil contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (essential).
• Experience in General Manager / Senior Operations Leadership role.

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, 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 stakeholders.
• Implement systems and processes to support scalable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

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.