Facilities Management & Construction Supervisor

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)