Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Manpower Development Department)

Building and Construction Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing on 09 Sep 2025

What the role is

Responsibilities

You will be part of a dynamic team to strategize, develop and implement manpower development programmes and schemes for construction workers. We work closely with industry stakeholders including firms, Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs), and other government agencies to enhance business capabilities and drive innovation in the industry.

What you will be working on

[What you will be working on]

Your key responsibilities include the following:

a) Engage with industry stakeholders to strengthen their transformation capabilities through Built Environment Technology and Capability (BETC) initiatives, providing guidance and support for their transformation journey.

b) Evaluate and process grant applications and claims from industry firms, ensuring compliance with guidelines and coordinating with relevant authorities for approvals and disbursements.

c) Develop and maintain robust data analytics systems to track grant performance metrics, analyse trends, and provide regular management reports on the progress of grant applications and disbursements.

d) Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess the effectiveness of BETC Grant programmes in enhancing business capabilities, including measuring outcomes and recommending improvements.

e) Develop and implement alternative pathways to bring in better quality workers, including establishing and implementing frameworks, criteria, and processes for skills recognition and qualification assessment.

What we are looking for

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.

• Candidates with work experience in (i) business excellence initiatives; (ii) grant management; and/or (iii) construction-related field will have an added advantage.

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.

• Excellent communication skills with a strong command of spoken and written English.

• Good interpersonal skills – able to influence and persuade stakeholders and work well in a team.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.

[What we are looking for]

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment. Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people’s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore’s landscape. Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs. Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

About your application process

This job is closing on 09 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Building and Construction Authority or the wider Public Service.