Senior Lead - Land Acquisition (Geodetic Engineer)

P.A. Alvarez Properties And Development Corporation; Biñan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

P.A. Alvarez Properties And Development Corporation is seeking a Senior Lead for Land Acquisition (Technical) in Laguna. The role supports the Land Acquisition Board, reviews survey data, and prepares Verified Survey Returns (VSR) for submission to government agencies.

Strong licensure as a Geodetic Engineer and at least five years of real estate experience are required. The position involves coordinating with LAB, conducting due diligence, and compiling technical reports to support land

Qualifications

• Geodetic Engineer licensure is required.
• Minimum 5 years in real estate activities or related fields.
• Working knowledge of land acquisition, transfer of ownership and titling processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with LAB/Head on identified potential parcels for development.
• Conduct due diligence on lands offered for sale and verify title accuracy.
• Prepare survey returns and assist in securing approvals by BL/LRA.
• Maintain updated records of titles, cadastral surveys and related documents.
• Review Registry of Deeds filings for titling and annotations.
• Prepare land acquisition/due diligence reports for LAB/MANCOM/EXECOM
• Prepare OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Education

Geodetic Engineer licensure

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Google Maps / Google Earth

LARES eTD

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Lead for Land Acquisition (Technical) shall provide support to the Head/Land Acquisition Board (LAB) on land acquisition technical transactions. He/she shall review correctness and reasonability of the survey data prepared by outsourced surveying consultants. He/she shall also process/prepare and compile Verified Survey Returns (VSR) of individual lots and submit with the concern government agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Close coordination with Land Acquisition Board (LAB)/Immediate Head on the identified potential land parcels for development in alignment with the Company's goals

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on lands being offered for sale:

  • Authenticity of title (verify for double titling)

  • Correctness of Technical Description

  • Road Right of way

  • Tenants

  • Drainage outfall

  • Lien and encumbrances

  • Land use and opportunity

• Manages, coordinates, and recommends resolution of encroachments, landowner complaints and inquiries, and access disputes

• Direct and/or participate in surveying the land or property to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, elevation, existing establishments, roads, etc.

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, topographical or geologic data to ensure adherence to Company/project requirements or land survey standards

• Contribute to project conceptualization

• Review/Prepare survey returns and plans and facilitate approval by the Bureau of Lands (BL) or Land Registration Authority (LRA)

• Maintain an updated monitoring and file (e-file and hard copy) of titles, technical descriptions, cadastral survey, survey reports (relocation and topographic) and other pertinent documents of acquired lots and potential land for acquisition

• Assist other departments and financial institutions during inspections

• Review application to be filed at the Registry of Deeds (RD) for individual titling, transfer of ownership, annotations, etc.

• Review of Technical Description and Title for the purpose of securing individual titles and/or causing the annotation or removal of an encumbrance and others

• Conduct periodic performance evaluation of staff

• Prepare land acquisition/due diligence report and/or presentation to LAB/MANCOM/EXECOM

• Prepare OPEX and CAPEX budget

• Perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

• Professional licensure or certification as a Geodetic Engineer

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in any real-estate activities.

• Working knowledge in land acquisition, transfer of ownership and titling process.

• Proficient in using:

  • MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

  • AutoCAD

  • Google (Maps, Earth)

  • LARES eTD

  • Other relevant software and tools

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening) to convey technical information and collaborate effectively with others

• Good negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills

• Able to work with others in groups and teams, both formal and informal