Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Construction Productivity)

[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 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

[What we are looking for]

• 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