Land Acquisition Manager

Supervises the team dealing with inspecting and assessing lands for acquisition, both private and or owned by the government or its related agencies;

Does due diligence work over properties for acquisition by going through documentation for any claims, and liens, to negotiate and mediate, if needed, property settlements by offering solutions to lot owners, and making sure the properties being acquired meet legal requirements before being transacted by the Group;

Ensures necessary due diligence works are done for properties to be acquired, particularly the conduct of survey works

Reviews land acquisition contracts and ensures contractual terms, both legal and commercial aspects, are complete

Negotiates and transacts land acquisition contracts, whether directly or indirectly, with the ability to deal with lot owners, brokers, and property owners regarding the condition of the lands being acquired;

Ensures the processing of applications and permits that require the lands acquired to be ready to the designated end-use of various project teams such as license to sell, and PEZA  requirements;

Ensures that land purchase transactions run smoothly

Oversee all aspects of land acquisition projects that may be assigned by his/her superiors

Interviews, hires, and trains new land acquisition recruits

Mentors fellow land acquisition managers; as required

He/she will be able to accommodate/coordinate/request for assistance from the Business Development team for any “greenfield” or “brownfield” acquisition areas or outside the current Sto. Tomas and Tanauan landbank.

Able to liaise or interact with various government offices including the BIR, Register of Deeds, and City Assessor of the LGUs

If acquired lands need to be titled, he/she will lead in undergoing the process of titling whether through judicial means or through other legally allowed processes.

Leads the preparation of the needed documents in securing the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) conversion from agricultural to other uses, as required by various project teams

Leads in the preparation of needed documents to secure approvals for the reclassification and development permits from LGUs

Monitors progress of applications

Leads in registering new applications or expansion areas for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with PEZA

Leads and coordinates applications of various buildings of the Company to attain a PEZA Facilities Enterprise status

Leads in the application with the DHSUD leading to the issuance of a License to Sell, required by various project teams

Monitors the progress of these applications 

Provides updates, status, and condition of the properties for land banking;

Does write up reports and presentations to Management regarding price negotiations about the worth and value of properties.

Ensures that land purchase transactions run smoothly

Working with a flexible organizational structure such as a matrix type and/or with the traditional hierarchical structure

Ensures that all records and documents under the custody of the department are secure and adequate controls are in place

Leads in the annual budget preparation