Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Manpower Development Department)

Building and Construction Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is seeking motivated professionals to strategise, develop and implement manpower development programmes for the construction sector. You will work with industry players, TACs and other agencies to raise capabilities and drive innovation across Singapore's built environment.

Role focuses on delivering a scalable skills assessment platform, improving testing systems, and shaping standards for the next generation of trade skills to keep pace with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification required.
• Experience in construction-related field preferred.
• Experience with RPA, smart imaging tools, or test management is a plus.
• Strong data interpretation and reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of a manpower capability development platform with online skills assessment and booking system.
• Build and strengthen skills testing capability for new foreign workers, refining assessment standards.
• Shape future skills standards and assessment models aligned to industry transformation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of a dynamic team to strategise, develop and implement manpower development programmes and schemes for the construction sector. You will 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:

Your key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the rollout of a manpower capability development platform that includes online skills assessment and a skills test booking system to enable firms to self‑help and access their foreign workers’ skills status and upgrading records.
• Build and strengthen skills testing capability in Singapore for new foreign workers entry and upgrading, including reviewing and refining assessment standards to ensure they remain rigorous and relevant.
• Shape the next generation of trade skills competencies by contributing to the development of future skills standards and assessment models that keep pace with industry transformation.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.
• Experience in a construction‑related field; experience with implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology, virtual tech imaging tools like SMART glasses, or development of test management systems will be an 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.

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. 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.