ARCHITECTURE PERMITTING MANAGER (SEMICONDUCTOR CONSTRUCTION), Singapore

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