Liaison Officer

Career Connect; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connect is seeking a reliable Liaison Officer in Metro Manila to facilitate permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements for construction projects. You will coordinate with government agencies, utilities, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and smooth project execution.

The role involves frequent travel, field visits to project sites, and driving with a valid license. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Liaison Officer.
• Strong knowledge of government processes and permits.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with strong documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and secure permits, licenses, and clearances from government agencies.
• Liaise with utility companies and service providers for applications and connections.
• Coordinate with project teams to complete regulatory requirements on schedule.
• Monitor permit application status and report updates to management.
• Prepare and maintain records of permits, contracts, and government correspondence.
• Represent the company in meetings with government agencies, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Assist with property-related documentation, land titles, and tax declarations when needed.
• Perform field visits to project sites and government offices.
• Handle other administrative and liaison duties assigned by management.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and proactiveLiaison Officerto facilitate the timely processing of permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements for construction projects. The ideal candidate will coordinate with government agencies, utility providers, and other external stakeholders to ensure compliance and support smooth project execution. Applicants should be willing to travel frequently and preferably know how to drive with a valid driver's license.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and secure permits, licenses, and clearances from government agencies (e.g., LGUs, BIR, DENR, DPWH, HLURB/DHSUD, Registry of Deeds, and other regulatory offices as required).
• Liaise with utility companies and service providers for applications, inspections, and service connections.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure all documentary and regulatory requirements are completed on schedule.
• Monitor the status of permit applications and provide regular updates to management.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain records of permits, contracts, legal documents, and government correspondence.
• Represent the company during meetings with government agencies, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and company policies.
• Assist with property-related documentation, land titles, tax declarations, and other legal documents when necessary.
• Perform field visits to project sites and government offices as required.
• Handle other administrative and liaison-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Legal Management, or any related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Liaison Officer, preferably in the construction, real estate, engineering, or infrastructure industry.
• Strong knowledge of government processes, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with strong documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel frequently and visit government offices and project sites.

WORK SETUP

Employment Type:Full-time

Work Arrangement:Field-based with office reporting as required

Schedule:Monday to Saturday (depending on project requirements)