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Job Summary
The Facilities Management & Construction Supervisor position provides leadership and strategic direction for Mississippi Power Company’s facilities construction and maintenance teams, overseeing construction projects, design, and maintenance support activities. This role leads a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for the planning, construction, reconfiguration, and renovation of company facilities. The team manages a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from minor interior modifications to large-scale, ground-up developments, including business offices and service centers.
Additionally, this role is also accountable for leading the preventative and reactive work orders, maintenance and repairs, 24/7/365 facilities control and response, and fire and life safety compliance across the entire MPC territory.
If you are selected as the successful candidate, you acknowledge that storm support is a requirement for all roles at Mississippi Power. This includes working during storm restoration efforts and outside of normal business hours as needed.
Job Requirements: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
Formal education in Architecture or Engineering degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience in supervising and developing a team of employees is desired
Prior experience in performance management preferred.
Proven competence in contract management is desired
Experience managing external vendors and/or contractors is desired.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple highly complex, large‑scale projects concurrently.
Ability to be solution-oriented and have strong conflict resolution skills.
Strong customer‑service orientation and commitment to stakeholder satisfaction.
Prior planning, design, and construction experience is preferred.
Prior building system (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) experience is preferred.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
Experience tracking and managing large‑scale corporate budgets preferred.
Thorough knowledge of Budgeting and Accounting practices; ability to analyze cost/benefit analysis and life cycle costs.
Model Principle Centered Leadership and Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Requires unobstructed availability to actively respond to internal customers and external parties in preparation for, during and after storm events, with ability to effectively lead during crisis situations.
Major Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Construction and Design team, which is composed of a project manager, facilities design specialist, technology integration specialist and other contracted professional services. This group is responsible for the full lifecycle of planning, design, and construction oversight for projects ranging from minor facility additions to large‑scale new construction, in addition to the audio visual and technology support across the territory.
Lead and manage the Maintenance team, which is composed of maintenance technicians specializing in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. This group is responsible for all preventative and reactive maintenance activities, 24/7 system support, and the planning and installation of new systems or equipment.
Execute sensitive and high‑impact assignments, including those of a confidential, strategic, or financially significant nature, requiring a high degree of discretion and professional judgment. Communicate effectively and timely with leaders at all levels of the organization.
Lead the organization to ensure daily facility operations are aligned with planned maintenance schedules, delivering reliable and predictable results. Proactively anticipate failures and develop contingency plans to maintain continuous operation of critical facilities. Provide services in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and environmental regulations.
Provide oversight to the negotiation, administration, and monitoring of external contractors and consultants and manage the department’s Capital and O&M Budgets within approved guidelines.
Guide the team to optimize available resources by utilizing internal capabilities first and engaging external resources when required (ongoing)
Ensure continuous coverage for monitoring all facilities and provide emergency on call 24 hours per day, 7 days a week coverage. (ongoing)
Ensure the implementation of specific actions during emergency situations ensuring the safety of employees and protection of facilities (weather, fire, bomb threats, utility outages, etc.). (ongoing)
About Us
Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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