General Manager – 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 nationally
Opportunity to
build and shape your own team
Strong pipeline of work with significant growth trajectory
Competitive executive package + performance incentives
Collaborative leadership environment with real influence
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)
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
.
Apply Now
If you are ready to lead, grow, and deliver at scale within a energetic and expanding business, we want to hear from you.

📌 General Manager - Civil Developments (Queensland)
🏢 FGI Developments
📍 Queensland