Our client is a leading national provider of infrastructure services and currently seeking an experienced and commercially focused General Manager to lead an expanding business unit through its next phase of growth. Headquartered in Melbourne’s northern suburbs with national operations this specialist company delivers civil construction & maintenance services including:
- Road reconstruction and rehabilitation - full-depth and overlay asphalt, concrete pavements, SAMI seals, kerb and channel, line marking
- Stormwater drainage - RCP, RRJ and uPVC pipe installation, pit construction, subsoil drainage, CCTV inspection
- Streetscape and public domain works - exposed aggregate paving, bluestone kerb, street furniture installation, soft landscaping
- Intersection and roundabout upgrades - complex traffic management environments, coloured concrete, pedestrian infrastructure
- Traffic management implementation - TMI Category 1 accredited; stop-go and implementation (plans via external specialists)
- Open space infrastructure installations & maintenance
Your day-to-day stakeholders will be local government and state government roads & parks departments as well as transport, education & utilities providers. With an experienced workforce, strong client relationships and a reputation for quality delivery, the business is well positioned for continued growth.
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, the General Manager will provide strategic, operational, commercial and people leadership across the business. The role will oversee operational service delivery, project performance, business development, estimating, tendering and commercial management, P&E with a strong focus on safety, quality, customer satisfaction and profitability.
A key priority will be driving operational discipline, accountability and sustainable growth. This requires a hands‑on leader who is comfortable managing financial performance, supporting project teams, strengthening client relationships and addressing operational challenges in the field. The successful candidate will be an accomplished civil construction or infrastructure services professional with significant leadership experience in a project-based contracting environment. You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, sound estimating and tendering capability, and a demonstrated ability to improve performance and profitability.
Experience delivering civil construction and civil maintenance projects for local government and public sector clients will be highly regarded, together with a strong understanding of roads, drainage, streetscapes, open spaces and public realm projects. Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline will also be well regarded. Importantly, you will be a practical and respected leader who can build high‑performing teams, strengthen customer relationships and foster a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead an established infrastructure services business and establish and committed team with a strong platform for future growth and a genuine pathway towards broader Group COO or CEO responsibilities.
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