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

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division seeks a Senior Manager for BERII/ACIPD to drive research and innovation in the built environment. You will channel resources to high-impact areas, strengthen the innovation ecosystem and ease technology adoption.

You will develop and administer industry programmes, engage stakeholders, and oversee administration of research grants. The role includes identifying opportunities for R&D translation and fostering collaborations with multiple partners.

Qualifications

• Teritary qualification in engineering/building/construction disciplines relevant to BE sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer industry programmes including grants to support sector transformation.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to deliver programme outcomes and foster collaborations.
• Identify opportunities for translating R&D investments into practical solutions and drive adoption.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree (BE) 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:

1. Develop and administer effective industry programmes (including grants), manage risks and programme outcomes to support sectoral transformation and BCA’s policy objectives.
2. 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.