ROW Strategy & Negotiations Lead

AboitizPower; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower, the holding company for the Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services, seeks a Senior Manager for ROW acquisition to drive strategy and execution across ARI projects in the Philippines.

You will lead a team of ROW Managers and specialists, coordinate with SRRLC, and ensure timely right-of-way acquisition for critical project components such as transmission lines and access roads, while managing risks and engaging with government agencies

Qualifications

• 7 years of Right-of-Way experience in infra, railways, tollways, RE projects.
• At least 5 years in leadership / management roles with demonstrated experience in team management, strategic decision-making, and ROW acquisition process management.
• 2 years of project experience.
• Exposure in working with/for government agencies (DOE, NGCP, OSG)

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the ROW acquisition strategy for key ARI projects in collaboration with SRRLC SAVP and ROW AVP, ensuring alignment with the company’s renewable energy goals and growth targets.
• Leads, structures, and oversees high-stakes negotiations with landowners, claimants, and corporate entities to secure long-term land agreements, easements, and titles.
• Makes critical decisions and recommendations in the face of high level landowner issues.
• Identifies emerging potential legal, commercial, community risks and executes mitigation measures related to ROW acquisition, adjusting strategies as needed to adapt to changing business environments.
• Implements risk management strategies, including contingency plans to address potential delays or issues.
• Resolves complex issues related to ROW acquisition, such as disputes with landowners or government agencies, by managing risks and negotiating solutions.
• Coordinates with technical, engineering, legal support teams regarding the identification of potential routes/sites for transmission line, access roads, jetty site and other project components, collaborates in determining the pain points and potential legal risks and executes plans based on direction set by PDE and SRRLC team leaders.
• Ensures that all ROW-related documentations (land agreements, permits, clearances, etc.) are processed and managed effectively.
• Ensures the timely acquisition of right-of-way prior to construction of 1RE Projects.
• Recommends adjustments to ROW strategies, processes, and policies to ensure continuous improvement in the team’s performance and the overall acquisition strategy.
• Provides visibility to the AVP on immediate concerns, to enable teams to create forward moving plans.
• Manages and ensures regular coordination with internal and external stakeholders to achieve ROW acquisition targets.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any 4- year course

Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor

Job description

AboitizPower, the holding company for the Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services, seeks a Senior Manager for ROW acquisition to drive strategy and execution across ARI projects in the Philippines.

You will lead a team of ROW Managers and specialists, coordinate with SRRLC, and ensure timely right-of-way acquisition for critical project components such as transmission lines and access roads, while managing risks and engaging with government agencies