Right of Way Supervisor

AboitizPower; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower, Philippines, seeks an As Right-Of-Way Supervisor to support SRRLC in acquiring land rights for ARI projects. Lead ROW specialists, drive due diligence, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with timelines and governance.

You will coordinate with legal, regulatory, and stakeholder teams, manage documentation, and foster cross‑functional collaboration to deliver secure transmission routes and road rights of way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any 4-year course.
• 1 year of experience in real estate, energy, or law.
• 2 years of project experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads coordination with technical, engineering, and legal teams to identify and finalize routes for transmission lines and access roads.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect ARI’s interests.
• Serve as primary escalation point for ROW team and provide updates to management.
• Establish forums to resolve complex risks in land documentation and titles.
• Oversee due diligence, screening, and land rights acquisition processes.
• Supervise commercial and legal risks throughout ROW acquisition to protect project objectives.
• Gather required documentation from landowners and government agencies.
• Establish due diligence and financial close processes for property aspects.
• Manage internal approvals and document control for property agreements.
• Provide visibility to AVP on immediate concerns for forward planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet ROW targets.

Skills

due diligence

basic assessment

negotiations

land acquisition

conversion

contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any 4-year course

Job description

As Right-Of-Way Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing support to the Stakeholder Relations & Permitting, ROW, Regulatory, Legal and Compliance (SRRLC) on the different phases of the day-to-day processes in acquiring various documents, lands, and rights of lands for the identified components of all ARI Projects.

The position holder provides direct leadership to ROW specialists and ROW Staff, ensuring rigorous due diligence, proactive risk mitigation, robust stakeholder relations, and strict alignment with project timelines and corporate governance and contribute directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with Stakeholder Relations & Permitting, ROW, Regulatory, Legal and Compliance (SRRLC) to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Leads the coordination efforts with technical, engineering, and legal support teams to identify, evaluate, and finalize potential routes for transmission lines, access roads and other components.
• Proactively identify project pain points and legal/commercial risks throughout the ROW acquisition lifecycle. Develop and execute strategic mitigation plans to protect ARI’s interests.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for the ROW team. Provide critical updates, bottleneck analyses, and strategic forward-moving plans directly to the Right of Way Manager and SRRLC leadership.
• Establish and lead structured forums with internal resources to dissect and resolve complex risks identified in land documentation and titles.
• Assist in standardizing and oversee the due diligence, screening, and land rights acquisition processes executed by the team.
• Supervises the commercial and legal risks throughout the transmission line and access road right of way acquisition process, and participates in ensuring that ARI’s interest is protected and that the project objectives are met transparently and sustainably. Activities include but are not limited to:
• Manages the gathering of required documentation for screening, land due diligence, and land rights processes from landowners and government agencies.
• Establishes due diligence and financial close process for all aspects of the property.
• Manages the internal approval and document control process for property agreements.
• Provides visibility to the AVP on immediate concerns, to enable teams to create forward moving plans.
• Creates venues for discussion with internal resources and cross-functional teams to identify the risks presented in the land documentation and other information
• Liaises and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve transmission line and road right of way acquisition targets. This includes but is not limited to:
• LGUs and National Government Agencies for securing the project endorsements for the development of proposed renewable energy projects in relation to transmission line and road right of way,
• Other Government entities, such as: DAR, BIR, DENR CENRO (for titling), Registry of Deeds, etc. is concerned (e.g. required inspections for permits and clearance purposes); for the preparation and processing of permits and clearances and/or for the early resolution of issues concerning clearance and approvals, matters regarding ordinances, regulations, taxes, and property laws.
• Community leaders and other concerned private entities regarding community concerns that need to be addressed
• Conducting information drives for the promotion and acceptability of ARI projects; initiates/attends council/group meetings for the facilitation/adoption of required resolutions
• Lawyers, permitting, and engineers to determine whether sites are suitable for transmission line routes and roads and lead the process of acquiring rights to the land.

Leadership Functions and Responsibilities:

• Cultivates a high-performing and engaged team by having regular and ongoing conversations, with the purpose of setting and communicating clear targets, developing capabilities, managing performance, and discipline.
• Creates a transparent environment by practicing courageous authenticity while operating on mutual trust, support, and respect.
• Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by respecting TM’s individual strengths, views, and experiences to enable innovation, better decisions, and deliver better business results
• Exercises due diligence and administrative responsibility in establishing and maintaining systems that sustain essential operational functions, such as completing compliance requirements, updating documents and protocols, and other such organizational tasks for continuous improvement.
• Champions the organization's culture, values, and philosophy by executing and enacting company policies, safety rules, and procedures.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in any 4-year course
• 1 years of experience in real estate, energy, or law
• 2 years of project experience

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Experience in due diligence, basic assessment, and negotiations in land acquisition and conversion.
• Understand contracts

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.