Director, North America Asset Management & Permitting

Director, North America Asset Management & Permitting

Location: Fontana, CA | On-site; frequent travel to sites and government offices. Relocation assistance is available.
Compensation: $120,000–$180,000 per year, based on experience.

Position Overview
Own permitting compliance, warehouse asset management, and new-site launch milestones across a U.S. warehouse network, from site opening through ongoing operations. Lead the PMO and asset management team while coordinating with agencies, inspectors, landlords, and consultants.

Responsibilities
• Manage permits and renewals across regions, including building permits, certificates of occupancy, business licenses, fire permits, and certificates of insurance.
• Work with government agencies and inspectors and resolve approval issues.
• Select and manage permitting consultants, define deliverables, and monitor realistic plans and timelines.
• Own new-site launch schedules from permits and insurance through construction, inspections, and move-in; identify risks and escalate issues.
• Lead project milestones and hold contractors, landlords, and consultants accountable for progress.
• Maintain asset registers and cycle-count processes for warehouse equipment across North American sites.
• Monitor asset variances, loss, and utilization and drive corrective improvements.
• Coordinate with landlords on permitting, construction, and facility matters.
• Lead and develop PMO and asset management staff and establish SOPs for permits and new-site launches.

Qualifications
• 5+ years in U.S. commercial real estate, warehousing/logistics, or industrial real estate, including 3+ years of team management.
• Hands-on experience obtaining U.S. building, fire, occupancy, or related permits and familiarity with government approval processes.
• Experience leading multi-site warehouse openings or large facility projects.
• Results-oriented record of coordinating external partners and delivering projects.
• Overseas or cross-border fulfillment warehouse openings, asset/equipment management, and U.S. commercial lease experience preferred.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

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