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Job Description The Joint Pole Agreement Regional Manager is responsible for the negotiation, implementation, and governance of joint pole use agreements between Globe and power distribution utilities (DUs), ensuring strategic alignment, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and timely execution of pole-sharing arrangements to support network rollout and expansion.

KEY  RESPONSIBILITIES:

PARTNERSHIP AND AGREEMENT MANAGEMENT

Responsible for negotiating new JPAs and renewals with electric cooperatives (ECs), private DUs, and government-owned utilities

Review and manage the legal and commercial terms of joint pole use

Maintain an updated database of all active agreements and pole-sharing metrics

 

NETWORK DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT

Facilitate site-level clearances for pole attachments and route builds

Liaise with DUs for timely pole inspections, upgrades, or replacements when needed

 

COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY COORDINATION

Ensure all joint use complies with ERC regulations, NEA circulars, and local ordinances on ROW, pole attachment fees, and co-location

Submit and track necessary permits and compliance documents

 

FINANCIAL & COST OPTIMIZATION

Monitor and reconcile pole rental costs, validate billing from DUS

Recommend pole-sharing or underground alternatives when feasible

 

STAKEHOLDER & DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

Serve as primary contact for resolving joint pole-related conflicts (e.g. unauthorized attachments, service delays) in his/her assigned area of responsibility

Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in his/her assigned area of responsibility

 

INTERNAL COLLABORATION

Network Engineering - for pole design specs and loading calculations

Legal and Regulatory - for agreement drafting and compliance

Finance - for payment processing and cost validation

Field Operations - for pole tagging, inspection and audit

Equal Opportunity Employer
Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants.

Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here

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