Right of Way Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts right of way activities including LGU negotiations, research of property, analysis of land titles and rights acquisition.
• Supports completion of right of way claims, property damage settlements and other claims associated with the project.
• Coordinate with the Field Engineering team, contractors and subcontractors, maintenance team on the location and design of the trunk line.
• Helps the ROW Specialist, Field Engineering Head, and Compliance Manager in implementing policies and procedures governing the acquisition of permits.
• Prepares, reviews right-of-way related cost estimates associated with right-of-way acquisition.
• Ensures acquisition of permits necessary for right of way acquisition.
• Prepares land and right of way related agreements, deeds, permits and licenses.
• Coordinates with other government agencies for the implementation of right of way activities.
• Resolves landowner complaints, inquiries, and damage claims.
• Conducts weekly or bi-weekly meetings with Right of Way Specialist, Head of Field Engineering and/or Compliance Manager to monitor progress of right of way activities.
• Provide weekly update reports on issues concerning right of way acquisition.
• Ensures that costs associated with negotiations are within budget to maintain department and project expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant course
• At least 3 years of experience in SAQ / ROW
• Knowledge in Google Earth and Maps
• Familiarity with barangay, LGU, and other agencies specific to ROW requirements
• Driving skills and a driver's license

Competencies

• Familiarity with the process of acquiring rights of way
• Knowledge of fundamental law / principle on land titles and deeds is a plus
• Ability to create innovative solutions and permit disputes.
• Ability to communicate well-both oral and written
• Proficiency in Google docs, sheets, forms, etc.
• Ability to overcome stress…