Competency model for Singapore construction project managers in the era of Industry 4.0

Construction project managers (CPMs) in Singapore have traditionally lacked sufficient authority. However, given the ongoing digital transformation in the construction industry, notable changes are taking place. CPMs are required to develop new skills and take on a more critical managerial role. Given this shift, organizations and individuals are uncertain about the competencies needed in the new era. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to create a competency model for CPMs that is specifically tailored to the Singapore construction industry. To achieve this, the study used a mixed-method approach, which involved conducting a focus-group survey using the Delphi method and analyzing job advertisements through data mining. The results revealed a discrepancy between employee perception and employer expectations regarding critical CPM competencies. Specifically, organizations are preparing for the digital upgrade and seeking a more strategic role from CPMs in addition to traditional project management skills. This indicates a need for more general management courses for CPM training in Singapore.

新加坡的建筑工程项目经理（Construction Project Managers，简称CPMs）传统上权限较为有限。然而，伴随建筑业持续推进数字化转型，行业正发生显著变革。CPMs亟需掌握新兴技能，并承担更为关键的管理职能。面对这一转型趋势，行业组织与从业者均对新时代下所需的能力体系存在认知困惑。为此，本研究的核心目标是构建一套专门适配新加坡建筑业的CPMs能力模型。为达成该研究目标，本研究采用混合研究方法：一是通过德尔菲法开展焦点小组调研，二是依托数据挖掘技术分析招聘启事。研究结果显示，在CPMs核心能力的认知上，从业者与雇主的预期存在偏差。具体而言，建筑企业正筹备数字化升级，除传统项目管理技能外，还期望项目经理承担更具战略性的角色。这表明新加坡当前的CPM培训亟需增设通用管理类课程。