Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Construction Productivity)

Building and Construction Authority Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority Singapore is seeking a motivated Policy Officer to advance construction productivity in Singapore's built environment. The role involves formulating policies and engaging with industry stakeholders to enhance productivity through innovative construction management practices.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in construction and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This contract position encourages independent and teamwork skills within a progressive sector.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience on construction projects.
• Preferably worked as a developer, design consultant, or contractor.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies and frameworks for productive construction initiatives.
• Engage industry stakeholders to track productivity impacts.
• Conduct productivity data management for analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/project management, architecture, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

What the role is

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development and transformation of the built environment sector, to improve Singapore’s living environment. One key transformation area is Advanced Manufacturing and Assembly (AMA) to enhance construction productivity both on-site and off-site. We strive to shape a more resilient sector, better work environment and better jobs for our workforce.

We are looking for resourceful, energetic and self‑motivated individuals who are inspired to play an active role to make a difference to Singapore’s built environment. If you share our passion and vision, we invite you to join us and be part of a dynamic team that plays a key role in charting the direction for a highly productive and integrated construction sector.

Responsibilities

You will be a policy officer in charge of accelerating the drive towards higher construction productivity in both public and private construction projects. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Formulating policies and frameworks to drive adoption of productive initiatives such as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA)
• Exploring innovative design and/or construction management approaches to raise construction productivity
• Engaging industry stakeholders (including other public agencies and industry practitioners) to track, review and assess productivity impact of new technologies, systems and innovative solutions
• Engaging industry stakeholders (including other public agencies and industry practitioners) effectively to understand the challenges impeding productivity improvement and secure buy‑in to ensure smooth policy implementation
• Conducting productivity data management and analysis to monitor and ensure relevance and effectiveness of measures put in place to raise productivity

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working on construction projects, preferably in capacity of a developer (including public agencies), design consultant or main contractor.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction / project management, architecture, engineering, or other BE-related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Is resourceful, able to work well independently and in a team; and have a positive mindset.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please apply online.