Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Advanced Construction & Innovation Planning Department)

Building and Construction Authority Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Building and Construction Authority Singapore seeks a senior manager for BERII/ACIPD to drive research and innovation in the built environment, translating promising solutions into practical outcomes.

You will develop and administer industry programmes, engage stakeholders, and manage grants to support sectoral transformation and policy objectives. Successful candidates will join a contract workforce.

Qualifications

• Must have analytical, research, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer industry programmes, including grants, to support sectoral transformation.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to deliver programme outcomes and foster collaborations.
• Oversee translation of R&D investments into practical products and adoption of innovations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Tech enthusiasm

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering/building/construction

Job description

What the role is

Driving research and innovation in the built environment sector and translation of promising solutions

What you will be working on

At BERII/ACIPD, we drive research and innovation in the built environment sector by channeling resources to high impact areas, strengthen the innovation ecosystem and ease barriers to technology adoption.

As a senior manager in BERII/ACIPD, you will be expected to:

• Develop and administer effective industry programmes (including grants), manage risks and programme outcomes to support sectoral transformation and BCA's policy objectives.
• Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve programme deliverables and foster collaborations, to support delivery and deployment of meaningful research solutions.

The Work May Include

• Keeping abreast of emerging innovations and impactful technology developments
• Managing the administration of research grants and oversee the translation of promising solutions
• Identifying potential opportunities for R&D translation, leveraging regular and effective engagement mechanisms to gather input and insights from key stakeholders, to raise awareness, and foster effective matchmaking and collaborations

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, building or construction-related disciplines with relevant working experience in the BE sector.
• Strong analytical, research, communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated individual who can build upon broad strokes to develop detailed plans
• Able to work independently as well as within a team effectively, and be able to operate with confidence in professional engagement and networking settings
• Strong interest in technology and innovations, prior experience in translating R&D investments into practical products or driving adoption of innovative solutions preferred
• Prior experience in design thinking, ops-tech integration, managing R&D programmes will be an added advantage

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.