Land Acquisition Associate - Lucena, Quezon & Lipa, Batangas

CALMAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; Mimaropa; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

CALMAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is seeking a Land Acquisition Associate in the Philippines to source and evaluate raw land opportunities for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You will conduct initial due diligence, coordinate with legal teams, and facilitate negotiations with landowners and brokers to secure suitable properties.

The role involves maintaining an ongoing land opportunity database, preparing acquisition-related documents, and ensuring timely endorsement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or related field.
• 1+ year of proven experience in land acquisition or real estate.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to drive and conduct field visits.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify raw land opportunities for development through brokers, agents, landowners, referrals, and other channels.
• Conduct initial screening based on location, ownership, zoning, and development potential.
• Maintain updated inventory and database of prospective land opportunities.
• Draft, prepare, and facilitate LOI, MOA, Contracts to Sell, Deeds of Absolute Sale, and other documents.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Technical Services, Survey, Planning and Design, and Project Development teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Legal documentation

Microsoft Office

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Land Acquisition Associate is responsible for sourcing and evaluating raw land acquisition opportunities to support the Company's residential, commercial, and mixed-use development pipeline. The position assists in the acquisition process by conducting legal due diligence, facilitating negotiations with landowners and brokers, preparing acquisition-related documents, monitoring transaction progress, and coordinating with various departments to ensure the timely endorsement and turnover of acquired properties for project development. The role serves as a key liaison between landowners, brokers, legal representatives, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and legally compliant land acquisition activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Source and identify raw land opportunities for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development through brokers, agents, landowners, referrals, and other channels.

• Conduct preliminary screening of offered properties based on location, accessibility, ownership, zoning, and development potential.

• Maintain an updated inventory and database of prospective land acquisition opportunities.

• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, landowners, and other key market contacts.

• Conduct initial legal due diligence on offered properties, including verification of ownership documents, titles, tax declarations, encumbrances, liens, and other property-related documents.

• Coordinate with the Legal Department and government agencies to validate the legal status of properties under evaluation.

• Conduct initial negotiations with brokers, agents, and landowners regarding property pricing, terms, and acquisition requirements.

• Draft, prepare, and facilitate execution of acquisition-related documents, including Letters of Intent (LOI), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Contracts to Sell, Deeds of Absolute Sale, Affidavits, Certifications, and other supporting documents.

• Coordinate with internal departments including Legal, Finance, Technical Services Group, Survey Division, Planning and Design Division, and Project Development Department to facilitate acquisition activities.

• Prepare weekly and monthly acquisition status reports.

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by superior from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field.

Experience: At least one (1) year of proven experience in land acquisition or real estate.

Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Legal document drafting and documentation management.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Able to drive and conduct field visits.

• High integrity and confidentiality.

• Attention to detail, results-oriented, and proactive approach.

*Hiring for two (2) Land Acquisition Associates:

• Lucena City, Quezon
• Lipa City, Batangas