General Manager (QLD)

JK Williams Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Williams Group is a Queensland civil contractor seeking an experienced General Manager to lead and grow the business. The role offers the chance to drive strategic direction and oversee a diverse portfolio of projects.

You will report to the CEO, lead project delivery across Queensland, and drive safety, commercial outcomes and stakeholder relationships while building high‑performing teams. Candidates should hold engineering and/or business qualifications with a proven track record in senior

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil contracting businesses or divisions.
• Proven ability to manage 30–100M+ annual turnover.
• Strong leadership across project delivery, commercial management and finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational and growth strategy.
• Drive project delivery productivity, margins and performance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing management team.
• Oversee multiple civil projects across Queensland.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive safety, accountability, quality and operational excellence.
• Provide clear reporting to the CEO.
• Ensure people, plant, systems and capability to support growth.
• Take ownership of performance and ensure safe, profitable delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Commercial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Safety & risk management

Client relationships

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

Job description

For over 65 years, JK Williams has been more than a civil contractor — we’ve been builders of communities, forgers of lasting relationships, and dedicated to establishing a legacy of excellence across Australia’s east coast.

As a proud family-owned business, we know that our greatest asset isn’t the machinery we operate or the infrastructure we deliver — it’s our people. The dedication, expertise, and commitment of our team is what has made us a recognised leader in civil construction and infrastructure, known for innovation, quality, and integrity.

Our rich history hasn’t just shaped who we are — it’s positioned us for an exciting future. And we want the right people alongside us for the journey.

Job Description

The role

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead and grow an established civil contracting business with an annual turnover of approximately $50 million. Ideally, you will hold formal qualifications in Engineering and/or Business and have a proven track record in senior leadership roles within the civil construction industry.

The successful candidate will bring significant experience managing a civil contracting business or division with annual turnover between $30 million and $100 million+, together with strong capability across civil construction operations, project delivery, commercial management, contract administration and financial performance, including budgeting and forecasting.

You will be a practical, decisive and solutions-focused leader with the ability to develop and lead high-performing project, construction and operational teams, build strong client and stakeholder relationships, and drive safety, compliance and risk management outcomes. Equally comfortable operating at a strategic level and engaging in operational detail when required, you will provide the leadership necessary to support continued growth and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have the autonomy, authority and accountability to lead the business’s day-to-day operations while working closely with the leadership team to execute its strategic objectives and deliver the next phase of sustainable growth.

As General Manager, you will:

• Work with the Senior Leadership team to develop and execute the company's operational and growth strategy.
• Maintain strong control overproject delivery, productivity, margins and commercial performance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing management and project delivery team.
• Oversee multiple concurrent civil construction projects across Queensland.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Drive a strong culture ofsafety, accountability, quality and operational excellence.
• Provide clear commercial and operational reporting to the CEO
• Ensure the business has the people, plant, systems and capability required to support continued growth.
• Take ownership of the company's performance and ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and to a high standard.

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience and capability, includingbase salary, superannuation and performance incentives.

The role offers genuine scope to influence the direction and growth of an established Queensland civil contractor and work closely with the ownership team.

If you are an experiencedCivil Construction General Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Manager or senior Project Directorready to take full ownership of a $50M+ contracting business, we would like to hear from you.

Desired Skills and Experience

Why JK’s?

We pride ourselves in employing the best experts to become a part of our highly skilled team. At JK Williams you will:

• Work with a team that's recognised byTIME Magazine as one of Australia's best employers for 2025!
• Be rewarded with a competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• Become part of a successful business that offers stability and values its people.
• Gain access to unique training experiences and a high-performing work culture.
• Have access to enviable career advancement opportunities.
• Work life balance.
• Become part of a team that have each other’s backs, do the right thing, stand by their work and have fun!
• Work for a company where you’re not just a number — you’re part of a family that cares about your growth and well-being.

JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants.