Right of Way Supervisor

AboitizPower; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way Supervisor to support SRRLC in acquiring lands and rights for ARI projects. You will lead ROW specialists, ensure due diligence, manage risk, and align with governance and timelines.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams and government entities to secure endorsements and advance renewable energy initiatives, with a focus on transparent and sustainable project delivery.

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.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect ARI’s interests.
• Serve as escalation point for ROW team and provide updates to leadership.
• Establish forums to analyze risks in land documentation and titles.
• Oversee due diligence, screening, and land rights processes by the team.
• Manage documentation gathering for screening and land rights processes.
• Create due diligence and financial close processes for property aspects.
• Oversee internal approvals and document control for property agreements.
• Provide visibility to AVP on immediate concerns and forward plans.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve ROW targets.
• Engage with LGUs and government agencies for project endorsements.

Skills

Due diligence

Negotiations

Contract understanding

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

• 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.