Executive/Senior Manager (Advanced Construction & Innovation Dept)

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

Job summary

Building and Construction Authority in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager to drive research and innovation in the built environment. You will lead programmes, manage grants and translate R&D into practical solutions, collaborating with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, development of detailed project plans from broad strategies, and timely delivery of transformed sector outcomes under BE policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Engineering/building/ construction background with BE sector experience.
• Strong analytical, research, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop detailed plans from broad concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer sector programmes and grants to support transformation.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to deliver programmes and foster collaborations.
• Oversee administration of research grants and translation of promising solutions.
• Identify opportunities for R&D translation and enable matchmaking with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering, building or construction-related disciplines

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.

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.