A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business/Commerce.
Over 10–15 years of leadership experience across high-rise, civil, and residential developments.
A proven record of managing full development lifecycles from site identification, acquisition, and feasibility through approvals, construction, and sales.
Deep commercial and financial acumen, with demonstrated success in feasibility modelling, investment structuring, and project optimisation.
A strong grasp of planning, town planning approvals, development applications, and compliance frameworks.
Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills for engaging with subcontractors, consultants, regulators, community representatives, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise in work health and safety, quality assurance, and environmental compliance across major developments.
Strategic, results-driven leadership skills, including inspiring teams and translating vision into high-performance outcomes.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership across DCOH’s development portfolio, driving diversification, profitability, and long-term growth.
Oversee the full project lifecycle from site acquisition, due diligence, feasibility, and design through town planning approvals, financing, procurement, construction, and sales.
Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure role clarity, timely decisions, and alignment between commercial, technical, and design objectives.
Scope and prioritise development opportunities; assess financial feasibility, capital structures, and risk profiles to support investment decisions.
Oversee project reporting, quality assurance, and performance tracking to maintain transparency across each phase.
Integrate sustainability, governance, and innovation through design and delivery excellence.
Lead tender selection, contract negotiation, and project commissioning to achieve commercial and operational outcomes.
Cultivate partnerships and strategic alliances that expand DCOH’s market presence and reinforce its reputation as a development partner.
Champion integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering teams and strengthening community relationships.
General Manager - Development
DCOH · Darwin, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-31
Workplace: on_site
Department: DCOH - Development
Description
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.
We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.
With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.
Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.
WHO YOU ARE
This Darwin‑based role requires a senior executive with extensive experience overseeing complex construction and development projects from concept through completion. You understand how each decision from feasibility to financing, design, procurement shapes the commercial and community outcome.
You take ownership for driving development outcomes from front-end design through to completion. This is a hands-on role that will suit candidates who have a strong development and project management skillsets and an ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, contractors and a diverse range of consultants.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business/Commerce;
Over 10-15 years’ leadership experience across high-rise, civil, and residential developments.
Proven record of success managing full development lifecycles from site identification, acquisition, and feasibility through approvals, construction, and sales.
Deep commercial and financial acumen; demonstrated success in feasibility modelling, investment structuring, and project optimisation.
Strong grasp of planning, town planning approvals, development applications, and compliance frameworks.
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders such as subcontractors, consultants, regulators, and community representatives.
Expertise in WHS, quality assurance, and environmental compliance across major developments.
Strategic, results-driven leader skilled at inspiring teams and translating vision into tangible, high-performance outcomes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Provide strategic leadership across DCOH’s development portfolio, driving diversification, profitability, and long-term growth.
Oversee the entire project lifecycle from site acquisition, due diligence, feasibility, and design through town planning approvals, financing, procurement, construction, and sales.
Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure role clarity, timely decisions, and alignment between commercial, technical, and design objectives.
Scope and prioritise development opportunities; assess financial feasibility, capital structures, and risk profiles to support strong investment decisions.
Oversee project reporting, quality assurance, and performance tracking to maintain transparency across each phase.
Integrate sustainability, governance, and innovation through design and delivery excellence.
Lead tender selection, contract negotiation, and project commissioning, ensuring optimal commercial and operational outcomes.
Cultivate partnerships and strategic alliances that expand DCOH’s market presence and reinforce its reputation as a trusted development partner.
Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering teams and strengthening community relationships.
WHAT’S NEXT
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.