Liaison Officer

Job Summary:

Important Key Skills to Highlight: Regulatory Approvals & Compliance:

• Ensure timely acquisition of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for project milestones, including IOD (Intimation of Disapproval), Commencement Certificate (CC), Occupancy Certificate (OC), and Building Completion Certificate (BCC).

• Submit necessary documents to the Municipal Corporation and other authorities for obtaining IOD.

• Coordinate with PMRDA, MTDC, HRC, MOEF, and other regulatory bodies to secure essential approvals.

• Attend all RERA-related hearings for projects, ensuring representation. Coordination & Documentation:

• Collaborate with the Projects Team to align licenses and certificates with construction progress, including Plinth Completion Certificates.

• Work closely with the Liaison Architect to review project plans/drawings and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate with all stakeholders and prepare the RERA Docket.

• Engage with HO Audit Team for alignment and approvals.

• Maintain proper documentation for all liaison activities, including RERA-related records for individual projects.

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of quarterly and half-yearly RERA compliance reports.

• Correct existing RERA entries and consents from customers as required.

• Address and resolve compliance issues raised by RERA authorities by following up on each desk until closure.

• Manage all miscellaneous RERA-related project compliances and maintain robust records. Budget & Financial Oversight:

• Monitor and manage the liaison budget, including costs for FSI premiums, TDR, and consultant charges.

• Ensure detailed documentation and reporting of operating expenditures incurred in approval processes.

Risk Identification & Mitigation:

• Identify potential risks in liaison and RERA processes and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams (Design, Legal, Business Development, Projects, and Finance) and external stakeholders, including government agencies such as PWD, Police, RTO, Fire Department, Electric Utility, and PCB.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Development, or Regulatory Affairs will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate regulatory liaison, approvals, and compliance, preferably within large-scale residential or commercial development projects.

• Proven track record in securing approvals such as IOD, CC, OC, BCC, and managing documentation for government authorities like PMRDA, MTDC, MOEF, HRC, and RERA.

• Strong understanding of RERA compliance frameworks, hearing processes, and reporting requirements.

• Hands-on experience in coordinating with internal teams (Design, Legal, Projects, Finance) and external stakeholders including municipal corporations, fire departments, PWD, and utility services. • Demonstrated ability to manage liaison budgets, approval-related expenditures, and risk mitigation plans effectively. Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.

• Sound knowledge of local development regulations and real estate compliance landscape.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.