SENIOR INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
The Singapore Contractors Association
Posted 15 hours ago
Overview
The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) is seeking a motivated and forward-looking Senior Industry Development Executive to join our Industry Development team. In this role, you will work closely with Committee Chairmen, government agencies and industry leaders to champion the interests of our members and support the construction sector's ongoing transformation.
You will build effective working relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders to identify growth opportunities for the industry, while taking on a growing role in advocacy, project management and member engagement. You will be instrumental in fostering greater awareness of, and advancing standards within, the built environment sector.
Job Description:
• Advocacy Support: Contribute to the development of advocacy efforts with government agencies and partners, helping to identify issues impacting the industry and gaps in existing policies.
• Project Coordination: Support the management of industry-level projects and initiatives, tracking deliverables, results and indicators against the sector's developmental goals.
• Member Engagement: Engage member companies to identify business needs and gather feedback on industry views, for representation 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: Plan and organise Committee meetings, industry dialogues and programmes for wider outreach and the successful execution of industry initiatives.
• Research & Policy Development: Conduct surveys and studies on the industry landscape to support the development of policies and practices, including identifying emerging trends and digital requirements for industry transformation.
• Industry Communications: Assist in crafting public communications and reports related to relevant Committees to ensure accurate representation of industry views.
• Advisory on Construction Practices: Leverage 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/Industry Development Director or by whomever the Executive Director/Industry Development Director so designates.
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 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in industry development, trade/professional associations, or the built environment sector.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks with government officials, industry leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage resources effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with the ability to articulate complex industry issues clearly and professionally.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting market intelligence to inform priorities.
• Organised, self-driven, resourceful and a fast learner.
• Passionate about advocacy, open-minded, resilient and forward-looking.
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.