Director, North America Asset Management & Permitting

YQN•Fontana, CA

3d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

YQN is seeking a Director of North America Asset Management & Permitting to own permitting compliance, warehouse asset management, and new-site launch milestones across its U.S. warehouse network, from site opening through ongoing operations. This hands-on leadership role works directly with government agencies and inspectors, manages external consultants, and leads the PMO and asset management team. The role covers permitting and renewals across regions including California, New Jersey, Atlanta, and Savannah; end-to-end launch timelines for new sites; asset registers and cycle counts for North American warehouses; landlord and external coordination; and development of the PMO and asset management team and operating procedures. The position is on-site in Fontana, California, with frequent travel to sites and government offices.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in U.S. commercial real estate, warehousing/logistics, or industrial real estate.
At least 3 years of team management experience.
Hands-on experience independently obtaining U.S. permits, including building, fire, and Certificate of Occupancy permits.
Strong knowledge of government approval processes.
Experience leading multi-site warehouse openings or large facility projects.
Fluent in English and able to work directly with government agencies, landlords, attorneys, and consultants.
Results-driven, with a track record of getting external partners to deliver.

Nice To Haves

Mandarin speaking.
Experience opening overseas or cross-border e-commerce fulfillment warehouses.
Experience in asset or equipment management.
Familiarity with U.S. commercial lease terms.

Responsibilities

Own permitting and renewals across all regions, including building permits, Certificates of Occupancy, business licenses, fire permits, and Certificates of Insurance.
Work directly with government agencies and inspectors and drive resolution when approvals are delayed.
Select and manage external permitting consultants, define deliverables, track progress, and assess plans and timelines.
Own end-to-end new-site launch timelines, covering certificates of occupancy, business licenses, insurance, permits, racking installation, construction, inspections, and move-in.
Identify launch risks early and escalate them.
Lead the PMO in driving milestones and hold contractors, landlords, and consultants accountable for progress.
Build and maintain the asset register and cycle-count process for North American sites, covering equipment such as forklifts, racking, PDAs, scanners, batteries, and computers.
Monitor asset variances, loss, and utilization; identify root causes, assign accountability, and drive improvements.
Lead landlord communications on permitting, construction, and facility matters.
Lead and develop the PMO and asset management team.
Build standard operating procedures for permitting and new-site launches.
Travel frequently to sites and government offices.