Urgent: Site Acquisition Manager (TELECOM FFTH) - Cebu

FiberHome Phils., Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

FiberHome Phils., Inc. is seeking a seasoned ROW Manager to lead all ROW acquisition for FTTH rollout, handling aerial and underground works, route planning, and negotiations with property owners and HOAs.

You’ll coordinate with utilities and LGUs to secure permits and ensure timely access for fiber infrastructure. The role requires strong leadership and extensive telecom ROW experience, with hands-on site acquisition across urban areas.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in right-of-way acquisition or land access.
• 5–8 years experience in fiber optic/ FTTH rollout projects.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in securing permits for aerial and underground fiber installation.
• Proven experience in pole attachment agreements and utility coordination.
• Proven experience in negotiating access with private landowners, subdivisions, and commercial properties.
• Hands-on experience with route planning and site acquisition for fiber networks.
• Hands-on experience dealing with local government permits and compliance.
• Hands-on experience managing ROW issues in dense urban and residential areas.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with HOAs, LGUs, utilities, and property owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all ROW acquisition activities for FTTH network rollout (aerial and underground fiber).
• Plan and secure route alignments and access rights for fiber optic infrastructure, including ducts, poles, and last-mile connections.
• Handle negotiations with property owners, HOAs, building administrators, and commercial establishments to obtain access and permits.
• Coordinate with utility companies for pole attachment agreements, joint-use arrangements, and clearance for aerial fiber installation.
• Oversee processing of permits and clearances with LGUs, including barangay, municipal, and city approvals.
• Manage ROW documentation, including contracts, access agreements, title verification, and compensation arrangements.
• Work closely with engineering and construction teams to align ROW availability with project timelines.
• Identify and resolve ROW issues and conflicts to avoid delays.
• Lead and supervise ROW officers, agents, and field teams.
• Develop and manage the ROW budget for FTTH rollout, including permits, government fees, acquisition costs, and pole costs.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Route planning

Budget management

Team management

Job description

About the role

Lead and manage all right-of-way (ROW) acquisition activities for FTTH network rollout, including aerial and underground fiber infrastructure. Plan and secure route alignments and access rights for fiber optic infrastructure, including ducts, poles, and last-mile connections. Handle negotiations with property owners, homeowners associations (HOAs), building administrators, and commercial establishments to obtain access and permits.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all right-of-way (ROW) acquisition activities for FTTH network rollout (aerial and underground fiber)

• Plan and secure route alignments and access rights for fiber optic infrastructure, including ducts, poles, and last-mile connections

• Handle negotiations with property owners, homeowners associations (HOAs), building administrators, and commercial establishments to obtain access and permits

• Coordinate with utility companies for pole attachment agreements, joint-use arrangements, and clearance for aerial fiber installation

• Oversee processing of permits and clearances with Local Government Units (LGUs), including barangay, municipal, and city approvals

• Manage right-of-way documentation, including contracts, access agreements, title verification, and compensation arrangements

• Work closely with engineering and construction teams to align ROW availability with project timelines

• Identify and resolve ROW issues and conflicts to avoid delays

• Lead and supervise ROW officers, agents, and field teams

• Develop and manage the ROW budget for FTTH rollout, including permits, government fees, acquisition costs, and utility/pole attachment costs

About you

• Minimum 5–8 years experience in right-of-way acquisition or land access for telecom or utilities

• Minimum 5–8 years experience in fiber optic / FTTH rollout projects

• At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Proven experience in securing permits for aerial and underground fiber installation

• Proven experience in pole attachment agreements and utility coordination

• Proven experience in negotiating access with private landowners, subdivisions, and commercial properties

• Hands-on experience with route planning and site acquisition for fiber networks

• Hands-on experience with dealing with local government permits and compliance

• Hands-on experience managing ROW issues in dense urban and residential areas

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with HOAs, LGUs, utilities, and property owners