Government Liaison Manager - Johor Bahru (Top 3 Developer)

Authority & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary focal point with relevant government bodies, municipal councils, and technical agencies to drive seamless project workflows.

Management Support: Assist and report directly to the Senior General Manager (SGM) on all authority liaison and compliance matters.

Submission & Approval Tracking: Facilitate end-to-end management of regulatory submissions, actively following up to secure timely approvals and letters of support (surat sokongan).

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with external consultants, project planning teams, and project implementation managers to align technical documentation and submission strategies.

Official Correspondence & Reporting: Draft official letters, formal documentation, and communications for authority submission, ensuring management review and approval prior to distribution.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, productive working relationships with local authorities, technical agencies, and key external stakeholders.

Communication & Inquiries: Promptly handle incoming inquiries and official communications from relevant authorities and agencies.

ISO Quality Compliance: Maintain an organized, accurate filing system in full compliance with ISO procedures and company quality standards.

Education: SPM, Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Administration, Building/Construction Management, Town Planning, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in authority liaison within the property development or construction industry.

Technical Agency Familiarity: Proven track record in dealing directly with key agencies and utility providers (e.g., SAJ, IWK, TNB, JKR, local councils, Pejabat Tanah, etc.).

Industry Advantage: Prior exposure to building construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure works will be an added advantage.

Digital Literacy: Computer literate with proficiency in standard office productivity software (MS Office / Google Workspace).

Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to follow-ups.