Event & Professional Development Manager
The Singapore Contractors Association
Posted 24 days ago
Role Overview
The Event & Professional Development Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and execution of professional training programmes, conferences, seminars, and industry workshops for the construction and built environment sector. The role ensures that training initiatives align with industry needs, regulatory developments, and workforce capability building, while maintaining strong partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and training providers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Training & Professional Development Programme Management
· Lead the planning, development, and execution of professional training programmes, seminars, conferences, and workshops for industry practitioners.
· Develop and implement training roadmaps aligned with emerging industry trends, regulatory requirements, and workforce development needs.
· Identify skills gaps within the Built Environment sector and curate relevant training solutions in collaboration with industry experts and trainers.
· Ensure programmes meet quality standards, learning objectives, and industry relevance.
2. Event & Programme Execution
Oversee end-to-end programme management, including:
· Course scheduling and planning
· Venue sourcing and logistics coordination
· Trainer engagement and coordination
· Preparation of course materials and resources
· Participant registration and engagement
· Manage on-site or virtual event operations to ensure smooth delivery of programmes.
3. Industry & Stakeholder Engagement
· Establish and maintain strong partnerships with:
· Government agencies
· Industry associations
· Corporate organisations
· Professional trainers and consultants
· Collaborate with stakeholders to co-create industry-relevant training programmes and initiatives.
· Facilitate industry dialogue through forums, panel discussions, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
4. Marketing & Programme Promotion
· Drive marketing initiatives to promote training programmes through:
· Digital marketing campaigns
· Industry outreach and networking
· Partnerships and collaborations
· Work with Marketing to develop marketing strategies, programme brochures, and promotional materials.
5. Financial & Programme Performance Management
· Manage programme budgets and ensure financial viability and sustainability of training initiatives.
· Monitor programme revenue targets, cost control, and financial performance.
· Prepare reports on programme outcomes, participation rates, and financial performance.
6. Programme Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
· Conduct post-programme evaluations and feedback analysis to measure training effectiveness.
· Implement improvements to enhance programme quality, relevance, and participant experience.
7. Workforce Development Programme Administration
· Work closely with Workforce Singapore (WSG) on the Career Conversion Programme (CCP), including:
· Employer engagement and programme promotion
· Facilitating job-matching between employers and candidates
· Processing claims and documentation
· Ensuring programme compliance with funding requirements.
8. Operational & Management Support
· Provide support to the General Manager in operational planning, problem-solving, and handling urgent tasks.
· Assist with strategic initiatives, project coordination, and reporting as required.
Skills Required
Training programme planning & development
Event management (end‑to‑end operations)
Stakeholder engagement (government, industry, trainers)
Digital marketing & programme promotion
Budgeting, cost control & financial reporting
Programme evaluation & continuous improvement
Workforce development administration (WSG, CCP)
Project coordination & operational support
Strong communication & interpersonal skills
Problem‑solving and multitasking
Ability to manage both physical and virtual events
Requirements
Degree qualification (any relevant field)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in training, events, or professional development
Experience working with industry partners or government agencies
Familiarity with Built Environment sector (advantageous)
Ability to manage budgets and programme performance
Comfortable handling urgent tasks and supporting senior management
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.