General Manager – Civil 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 current 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 .

Apply Now

If you are ready to lead, grow, and deliver at scale within a dynamic and expanding business, we want to hear from you.

📌 General Manager – Civil Developments (Cairns)
🏢 FGI
📍 Cairns