About us

Founded on the rich heritage and values of our Indigenous ancestors, ALI Civil is a premier civil construction company that seamlessly blends traditional knowledge with modern construction techniques. We are deeply rooted in our commitment to the land, community, and ensuring that our projects not only stand the test of time but also respect the intricate balance of nature. With every endeavour, we carry our forefathers, building a sustainable future for the generations to come.

Community Connections

ALI Civil was formed to provide local government, builders, developers, commercial companies, and the residential market a professional project delivery firm with highly diversified capabilities. Our senior staff are experienced industry professionals which provides our clients with the confidence that project quality and delivery expectations are achieved. We endeavour to build community connection and incorporation within our company, it is a focus of our business.

Our Commitment to Indigenous Australia

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We strive to create an environment that is culturally safe and supportive for our people. We understand that a job for an individual can impact a whole family and community. We invest in the individuals that we employ with comprehensive in-house training and upskilling. Access to training is a fundamental requirement for successful long term employment outcomes. We are committed to helping our community gain access to such to give them opportunities for employment and career progression improvement.

Darren Brown

We are proud to introduce our Executive Director, Darren Brown, who brings a unique Indigenous perspective combined with vast expertise in the civil construction domain.

Darren is a proud Wreck Bay community man, who has inherited centuries of culture, history, and spirit.

Darren manages all of ALI Civil’s operations and works closely with his management team in accountability, estimating, quoting, networking with clients and stakeholders, industry knowledge, environmental impacts and delivering quality management control systems for the company.

ALI Civil is continually expanding its business into the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, providing quality outcomes on service deliver and maintaining a high standard of professionalism within the industry.

Cohen Jirgens

With over 2 decades of experience in the civil construction industry, Cohen Jirgens has built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and sustainable development. As the managing director of ALI Civil, Cohen has overseen projects ranging from urban infrastructure to expansive residential developments, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Cohens commitment to integrating state of the art technology with time tested construction practices ensures that each undertaking is of the highest quality and meets the evolving needs of the community. Under Cohens leadership ALI Civil has become synonymous with integrity, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions in the world of civil construction.

ALI Civil Pty Ltd is a proud Indigenous civil construction company based on values that the land has given us.

We would like to thank Supply Nation and NSWICC for their ongoing support into Aboriginal owned businesses and being proactive in pursuing the Government’s procurement policies on Indigenous participation in the private and public sector.

ALI CIVIL acknowledges the people of the Yuin Nation, traditional owners and custodians of the land we work on & acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures, and the Elders past, present and emerging.