Construction Productivity (Robotics & Automation) Engineer

APOLLO BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

APOLLO BUILDERS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Construction Productivity (Robotics & Automation) Engineer to drive productivity gains through automation and smart equipment on project sites.

You will identify automation opportunities, evaluate new technologies and coordinate deployment with project teams to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and safety. The role emphasizes evaluating ROI, coordinating pilots, and supporting digitalisation initiatives to enhance overall construction

Responsabilidades

• Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity through process optimisation, automation and innovative construction methods.
• Review existing construction processes and identify labour-intensive, repetitive and time-consuming activities suitable for automation.
• Conduct productivity assessments, site studies and workflow analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement productivity improvement proposals to enhance manpower efficiency, work quality and project delivery.
• Establish productivity benchmarks, performance indicators and measurement systems to monitor improvement outcomes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to implement productivity enhancement initiatives.
• Research, evaluate and recommend suitable robotics and automation technologies for building construction activities.
• Explore the application of construction robots, automated machinery and smart equipment for site operations.
• Coordinate the deployment, testing and implementation of robotic solutions at project sites.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis and return-on-investment (ROI) assessments for proposed technologies.
• Liaise with robotics vendors, technology providers and equipment suppliers on technical specifications, demonstrations and implementation.
• Monitor the performance, utilisation and effectiveness of deployed robotic equipment.
• Identify opportunities to scale successful robotics and automation solutions across other projects.
• Keep abreast of emerging construction technologies, robotics solutions and automation trends.
• Explore innovative construction methods, mechanisation solutions and advanced equipment that can reduce manual work.
• Evaluate new technologies based on suitability, cost, operational efficiency, safety and scalability.
• Conduct pilot trials and proof-of-concept projects to assess the practical application of new technologies.
• Develop recommendations for management on technology adoption and construction innovation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors and WSH personnel to coordinate technology implementation.
• Conduct site assessments to determine operational requirements, site constraints and readiness for robotics deployment.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, testing and operational training.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during the implementation and operation of robotic equipment.
• Ensure robotics and automated equipment are integrated into existing construction workflows.
• Monitor site adoption and gather feedback to improve implementation effectiveness.
• Support the company's construction digitalisation and technology transformation initiatives.
• Explore the integration of robotics, BIM, digital tools, smart equipment and data-driven construction solutions.
• Assist in implementing digital productivity monitoring and reporting systems.
• Support initiatives aligned with construction productivity, innovation and digitalisation programmes.
• Identify relevant government grants, funding schemes and industry initiatives to support technology adoption.
• Prepare technical proposals, productivity reports and supporting documentation for management and relevant funding applications.
• Establish baseline productivity measurements before and after technology implementation.
• Track manpower savings, labour hours, work output, equipment utilisation and cost efficiencies.
• Prepare productivity performance reports and present findings to management.
• Document successful technology implementation, lessons learnt and best practices.
• Recommend continuous improvement measures to maximise productivity gains and return on investment.
• Ensure robotic and automated equipment is deployed in accordance with relevant workplace safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the WSH team to conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety controls.
• Ensure equipment operator

Descripción del empleo

Construction Productivity (Robotics & Automation) Engineer

Responsible for driving construction productivity improvement through the adoption and implementation of robotics, automation technologies and innovative construction solutions.

The role focuses on identifying opportunities to automate labour-intensive construction activities, evaluating emerging technologies, coordinating robotics deployment at project sites and monitoring productivity improvements. The position also supports the company's digitalisation and innovation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce reliance on manual labour, improve workplace safety and strengthen overall construction capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Construction Productivity Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity through process optimisation, automation and innovative construction methods.

• Review existing construction processes and identify labour-intensive, repetitive and time-consuming activities suitable for automation.
• Conduct productivity assessments, site studies and workflow analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement productivity improvement proposals to enhance manpower efficiency, work quality and project delivery.
• Establish productivity benchmarks, performance indicators and measurement systems to monitor improvement outcomes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to implement productivity enhancement initiatives.

B. Robotics & Automation Implementation

• Research, evaluate and recommend suitable robotics and automation technologies for building construction activities.
• Explore the application of construction robots, automated machinery and smart equipment for site operations.
• Coordinate the deployment, testing and implementation of robotic solutions at project sites.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis and return-on-investment (ROI) assessments for proposed technologies.
• Liaise with robotics vendors, technology providers and equipment suppliers on technical specifications, demonstrations and implementation.
• Monitor the performance, utilisation and effectiveness of deployed robotic equipment.
• Identify opportunities to scale successful robotics and automation solutions across other projects.

C. Technology Research & Innovation

• Keep abreast of emerging construction technologies, robotics solutions and automation trends.
• Explore innovative construction methods, mechanisation solutions and advanced equipment that can reduce manual work.
• Evaluate new technologies based on suitability, cost, operational efficiency, safety and scalability.
• Conduct pilot trials and proof-of-concept projects to assess the practical application of new technologies.
• Develop recommendations for management on technology adoption and construction innovation.

D. Project Coordination & Site Implementation

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors and WSH personnel to coordinate technology implementation.
• Conduct site assessments to determine operational requirements, site constraints and readiness for robotics deployment.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, testing and operational training.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during the implementation and operation of robotic equipment.
• Ensure robotics and automated equipment are integrated into existing construction workflows.
• Monitor site adoption and gather feedback to improve implementation effectiveness.

E. Digitalisation & Productivity Initiatives

• Support the company's construction digitalisation and technology transformation initiatives.
• Explore the integration of robotics, BIM, digital tools, smart equipment and data-driven construction solutions.
• Assist in implementing digital productivity monitoring and reporting systems.
• Support initiatives aligned with BCA's construction productivity, innovation and digitalisation programmes.
• Identify relevant government grants, funding schemes and industry initiatives to support technology adoption.
• Prepare technical proposals, productivity reports and supporting documentation for management and relevant funding applications.

F. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Establish baseline productivity measurements before and after technology implementation.
• Track manpower savings, labour hours, work output, equipment utilisation and cost efficiencies.
• Prepare productivity performance reports and present findings to management.
• Document successful technology implementation, lessons learnt and best practices.
• Recommend continuous improvement measures to maximise productivity gains and return on investment.

G. Workplace Safety & Compliance

• Ensure robotic and automated equipment is deployed in accordance with relevant workplace safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the WSH team to conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety controls.
• Ensure equipment operator