Location: Woodland
Working Hours: 5 days per week (Mon to Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Willingness to commit to extended hours and night shift when required

Job Description:

Manage and coordinate all permitting and authority submissions for semiconductor and industrial projects
Drive permitting and authority approvals to support timely TOP / CSC and uninterrupted project execution
Act as the main point of contact between Client, Qualified Person (QP), consultants, contractors, and authorities
Advise project and design teams on authority requirements, building codes, and fire safety regulations
Prepare, review, and coordinate authority submissions, including drawings, technical documents, waivers, deviations, and appeal cases
Manage submissions, consultations, inspections, and approvals with BCA, SCDF, NEA, and other relevant agencies
Identify regulatory and design non-compliances early and coordinate mitigation measures with consultants and project teams
Track permitting status, authority comments, and approval timelines to ensure alignment with project milestones
Review architectural, MEP, structural, shop drawings, construction drawings, and method statements for compliance with authority-approved plans
Coordinate and close out authority comments arising from design, shop drawing, and construction stages
Support construction teams during site works to ensure ongoing regulatory and authority compliance
Coordinate and lead authority inspections, including SCDF and TOP / CSC, and manage punch list close-out
Coordinate TOP / CSC submissions and support handover and commissioning activities
Maintain proper records of all authority submissions, approvals, waivers, and correspondence
Provide ongoing permitting and regulatory advisory support throughout design and construction stages
Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Building or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of experience in permitting / authority coordination in Singapore
Proven experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial manufacturing projects
Strong hands-on experience with BCA, SCDF, and NEA submissions and consultations
Proven experience in handling waivers, deviations, and appeal cases
Experience coordinating with Qualified Persons (QPs) and EPCM consultant
Experience in reviewing shop drawings and construction-stage submissions
Good understanding of Singapore building codes, Fire Code, and regulatory requirements
Able to manage multiple submissions and fast-track projects concurrently
Meticulous, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
Able to work independently and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
The candidate must be fluent in both Mandarin and English to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

ARCHITECTURE PERMITTING MANAGER (SEMICONDUCTOR CONSTRUCTION)