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This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of normal schedule.
Company Summary Statement
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing. Overview
The Supervisor – Pole Attachment Services is responsible for the management of LG&E and KU third party Pole Attachments Program. This includes all activities associated with regulations, managing license agreements, attachment records, rental billing and collections, applicable codes and specifications, the make-ready survey, engineering and design process, attachment transfers and double wood removals. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Pole Attachments Services project team, ensures adherence to regulated project timelines and agreements, and maximizes the revenues LG&E and KU realizes from third party use of its poles and underground conduit. Must have a strong leadership approach and the ability to influence a wide range of subject matter experts to accomplish the overall mission of the organization. Must be goal oriented, action-focused, pragmatic, and self-disciplined. In addition, she/he must excel at project planning, organizing, communication, team motivation, and delegation.
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Lead the Pole Attachment Services team to meet business objectives and work scope requirements.
Ensure pole attachments comply with all company specifications to ensure safety and reliability of the Interface regularly with representatives of the Legal, Regulatory and External Affairs, Engineering, Accounting, and other groups, as well as representatives of attaching entities and public officials.
Responsible for the management of project contracts including scope of work development, the bid process (working with the Supply Chain), identify upcoming contract obligations, develop dispute resolution options, and assist in contract final closure. Oversight on the invoice and payment process as it relates to pole attachments.
Clarify and interpret attachment agreements to ensure compliance by LG&E and KU personnel and attaching entities. Analyze information gathered from the Federal Communications Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission, and other regulatory bodies to identify issues which may affect attachment agreements and associated LG&E and KU policies and procedures currently in place. Re-negotiate or update these agreements, policies, and procedures as required to ensure legal compliance and meet LG&E and KU strategic objectives.
Responsible for all project management activities for assigned portfolio throughout the project lifecycle (planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations) on assigned project portfolio.
Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends and project variances, and coordinates corrective action.
Reviews, Interprets, and creates contract language requirements.
Resolve internal and external customer attachment problems quickly and thoroughly.
Proactively develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with all entities that attach to LG&E and facilities.
Take ownership and delivery responsibility for special projects and company initiatives. Initiates and implements new technologies, methodologies, process, and procedures to support LG&E and KU long-term and short-term goals.
Will be assigned and emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of normal schedule.
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
A minimum of 5 years working experience
Strong skill set around budgeting, cost control, scheduling, reporting and writing skills
Strong skill set around reading and interpreting contracts
2 years of project management, contract management, or engineering experience
Lead the Pole Attachment Services team to meet business objectives and work scope requirements.
Ensure pole attachments comply with all company specifications to ensure safety and reliability of the Interface regularly with representatives of the Legal, Regulatory and External Affairs, Engineering, Accounting, and other groups, as well as representatives of attaching entities and public officials.
Responsible for the management of project contracts including scope of work development, the bid process (working with the Supply Chain), identify upcoming contract obligations, develop dispute resolution options, and assist in contract final closure. Oversight on the invoice and payment process as it relates to pole attachments.
Clarify and interpret attachment agreements to ensure compliance by LG&E and KU personnel and attaching entities. Analyze information gathered from the Federal Communications Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission, and other regulatory bodies to identify issues which may affect attachment agreements and associated LG&E and KU policies and procedures currently in place. Re-negotiate or update these agreements, policies, and procedures as required to ensure legal compliance and meet LG&E and KU strategic objectives.
Responsible for all project management activities for assigned portfolio throughout the project lifecycle (planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations) on assigned project portfolio.
Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends and project variances, and coordinates corrective action.
Reviews, Interprets, and creates contract language requirements.
Resolve internal and external customer attachment problems quickly and thoroughly.
Proactively develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with all entities that attach to LG&E and facilities.
Take ownership and delivery responsibility for special projects and company initiatives. Initiates and implements new technologies, methodologies, process, and procedures to support LG&E and KU long-term and short-term goals.
Will be assigned and emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of normal schedule.
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
A minimum of 5 years working experience
Strong skill set around budgeting, cost control, scheduling, reporting and writing skills
Strong skill set around reading and interpreting contracts
2 years of project management, contract management, or engineering experience
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