VP - Land/Liaison & Approvals - Real Estate

Responsibilities:

Land Acquisition:

- Oversee the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of land parcels suitable for development projects within the MMR.

- Ensure smooth interaction with the architectural team, sales team, and construction management team throughout the land acquisition process.

- Develop and lead a team dedicated to land acquisition, ensuring efficient and compliant transactions.

Approvals & Regulatory Affairs:

- Manage the entire approvals process for development projects, including obtaining development permissions, occupancy certificates (OCs), and all other necessary clearances.

- Liaise effectively with various government agencies such as NAINA, MOEF, TILR, UDD, Mantralaya, Collector Office, and DTP Office.

- Lead the preparation of presentations and documentation for statutory committees like HRC and MoEF.

- Manage consultants and external teams responsible for obtaining approvals.

- Oversee the preparation of paperwork, reports, and letters for various authorities.

- Monitor and track approvals in the pipeline to ensure timely project completion.

Development Management:

- Coordinate effectively with design architects, consultants, and internal departments to ensure project compliance with regulations.

- Manage and motivate a team of staff responsible for coordinating land acquisition, approvals, and development activities.

- Ensure efficient resource allocation and timely delivery of project milestones.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 12-15 years of experience in the real estate sector, with a proven track record in land acquisition, approvals, and development management.

- Strong understanding of the entire development lifecycle, from land acquisition to project completion.

- In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, approvals processes (including DCR), and land & revenue records in the MMR.

- Experience in successfully navigating complex regulatory environments and securing necessary approvals for development projects.

- Excellent communication, liaison, and negotiation skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Proven leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on driving efficiency and achieving results.

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.

- A graduation or post-graduation degree in Architecture or a related field is preferred.

- Prior experience with CIDCO approvals is a significant advantage