Liasioning Manager

Role & responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all statutory approvals and permissions required for construction projects.

• Liaise with CMDA, DTCP, Greater Chennai Corporation, Local Bodies, RERA, TANGEDCO, CMWSSB, Fire & Rescue Services, Revenue Department and other relevant authorities.
• Handle applications, submissions, follow-ups, clarifications, and approval processes from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, legal teams and project teams for required documentation.
• Track approval status and ensure approvals are obtained within project timelines.
• Identify approval requirements and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Maintain proper records of all applications, approvals, plans, NOCs, correspondence and statutory documents.
• Attend meetings with government officials and represent the company professionally.
• Resolve issues and queries related to permissions, plans and statutory compliance.
• Support the project team in obtaining building plan approvals, planning permissions, completion-related approvals and NOCs.
• Monitor changes in government regulations and approval procedures that may affect projects.
• Provide regular updates to management on the status of approvals and pending matters.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in liaisoning and statutory approvals in the construction/real estate industry.
• Strong experience in handling CMDA, DTCP, GCC/Corporation, RERA and other government authority approvals.
• Good knowledge of building plan approvals, planning permissions, NOCs and statutory compliances.
• Proven experience in coordinating and following up with government departments and statutory authorities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and follow-up skills.
• Should be capable of independently handling approval processes from application/submission to final approval.
• Experience in residential projects, villas, apartments or layouts will be preferred.
• Candidates with strong Chennai/Tamil Nadu approval process knowledge and relevant government liaisoning experience will be preferred.