Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Construction Productivity)

Building and Construction Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development and transformation of the built environment sector in Singapore. We pursue standardized design and modular construction to boost productivity and quality across projects.

Join a mission-driven team shaping a future-ready, sustainable built environment. Successful candidates will have at least two years in the built environment, a relevant degree, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with a

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in the built environment sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction / project management, architecture, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Good understanding of building design, construction processes and/or Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA).
• Strong analytical, communication, writing and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies, frameworks and initiatives to drive greater standardisation and adoption of KoP across construction projects.
• Working with developers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to develop practical and manufacturable standardised solutions.
• Translating the KoP into a digital playbook and design tools that enable designers to efficiently configure and customise projects using standardised components.
• Promoting portfolio-level standardisation among developers and project owners to achieve productivity gains, cost efficiencies, improved quality, and supply chain optimisation.
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry practices and international developments in modularisation, industrialised construction, and advanced manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction / project management, architecture, engineering

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.

What you will be working on:

You will be part of the team to drive greater design standardisation and industrialised construction to improve productivity, manufacturability and scalability across the built environment sector. The role involves working closely with public agencies and industry stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive design standardisation strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing strategies, frameworks and initiatives to drive greater standardisation and adoption of Kit-of-Parts (KoP) across construction projects
• Working with developers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to develop practical and manufacturable standardised solutions that enable repeatability, interoperability and wider adoption across projects
• Translating the KoP into a digital playbook and design tools that enable designers to efficiently configure and customise projects using standardised components
• Promoting portfolio-level standardisation among developers and project owners to achieve productivity gains, cost efficiencies, improved quality, and supply chain optimisation
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry practices and international developments in modularisation, industrialised construction, and advanced manufacturing

What we are looking for:

• At least two years of experience in the built environment sector, preferably in capacity of a developer, design consultant or main contractor.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction / project management, architecture, engineering, or other built environment-related disciplines
• Good understanding of building design, construction processes and/or Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA)
• Strong analytical, communication, writing and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across different parts of the construction value chain
• Resourceful and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, with a positive and implementation-oriented mindset

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment. Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people’s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore’s landscape. Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs. Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.