INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Singapore Contractors Association
Posted 15 hours ago
Overview
SCAL is looking for a motivated Industry Development Manager to represent the needs and interests of, and oversee the growth and development of, the construction industry. The Manager plays a key role in collaborating with members, industry stakeholders and government agencies to drive industry-level development and transformation, building effective relationships with strategic partners to identify growth opportunities and to promote greater awareness and advocacy of related subject matters and initiatives.
The Industry Development Manager is an effective communicator and presenter who is analytical and professional in addressing the concerns of the industry, forward-looking, able to set out a clear strategic direction, and able to inspire the team towards achieving desired outcomes and goals.
Job Description:
• Advocacy Leadership: Lead the development of advocacy efforts with government agencies, partners and SCAL members, identifying issues impacting the industry and closing gaps in policies based on market trends and changes.
• Strategic Project Management: Manage strategic industry-level projects, events and initiatives to represent industry needs and interests, monitoring all project deliverables, results and indicators.
• Team Leadership: Set a clear strategic direction for the team, inspiring them to achieve desired outcomes and goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Member Consultation: Engage member companies to identify business needs, gather feedback on industry views and concerns, and represent these interests at relevant platforms.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Networking: Liaise extensively with government agencies, partners and SCAL members on issues pertaining to assigned Committees, acting as a bridge between the industry and regulators to ensure effective dialogue.
• Event & Programme Management: Oversee the planning and organisation of Committee meetings, industry dialogues and programmes for wider outreach.
• Research & Policy Development: Direct engagement, surveys and research to identify trends and opportunities for growth and development within the industry, including digital requirements to support industry transformation.
• Industry Communications: Oversee public communications and reports related to relevant Committees to ensure accurate representation of industry views.
• Advisory on Construction Practices: Apply knowledge of current industry practices to review and provide professional recommendations for the construction industry.
• Prepare reports, monitor and follow up on industry engagements.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or Industry Development Director.
Job Requirements:
• Degree holder in any discipline; a degree in Built Environment (e.g. Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Studies, M&E) is a distinct advantage.
• At least 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience, preferably with a track record in industry development or trade associations.
• Strong project management skills, with proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks with government officials, industry leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; an effective communicator and presenter.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, self-driven, resourceful and a fast learner.
• Passionate about advocacy, open-minded, resilient and forward-looking, with the ability to set clear strategic direction and inspire a team.
About The Singapore Contractors Association
The Singapore Contractors Association Lts (SCAL) has its origins dating back to 1937. Today, SCAL represents about 3,000 members across a wide spectrum of construction firms and allied business, making the Association the voice of the industry.
In this capacity, SCAL is principally committed to the industry in-
Ensuring that the needs of her members on industrial, contractual and technical matters are well looked after;
Promoting and encouraging uniformity in the custom and practice of the construction industry;
Improving the standards of the industry and enhancing the status of her members;
Promoting the development of the industry; and
Participating in social and community services and projects.
Located at Bukit Merah Lane 2 in her own building aptly named Construction House, the vitality and enterprising spirit of the Association and her members cannot be underestimated. The Association is well represented in numerous policy-making committees of professional bodies as well as of those set up by the government.
Regular dialogues with the Ministries on pertinent industry issues are also dynamic and well-documented. The Singapore Contractors Association is affiliated to various regional and international bodies whose objectives are shared by SCAL, that is, to foster fellowship and co-operation among contractors, to facilitate the exchange of technology and information and to develop and strengthen the relationship between governments and member countries.
These organizations include the International Federation of Asian & Western Pacific Contractors Associations (IFAWPCA), Confederation of International Contractors Association (CICA) and the Asean Constructors Federation (ACF). Works carried out by members of the Association represents more than 75% of the projects within the industry in Singapore alone. These projects include housing estates, hi-tech factories, commercial buildings, MRT stations, ports, tunnels, civil works, drainage and sewerage works and others.
Members are not only active locally, but are also diligent in undertaking overseas projects, successfully exporting their expertise and services to China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, West Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Brunei and Sarawak. The Council of Management, made up of professionals experienced in the field, is poised to lead the Association in positioning her members to compete effectively both in the local market and in the international arena.
In planning for the future, SCAL will continue to keep abreast of technical developments, monitor market changes and maintain the dialogues with government departments in order to provide her members with the confidence and the essential support to run the next lap and cross the next hurdle. SCAL warmly welcomes any new members and is ready to extend to member contractors her services and all that the Association stands for.