General Services Manager

Overall leadership and managerial direction for Mississippi Power Company’s General Services Department which includes Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Building Services, New Facilities Construction and Additions, Mail/Courier Services, Print Shop Services, Corporate Conference Services, Copiers/Printer/Fax Machines Services, Janitorial Services, Landscaping, Corporate Signage, Waste Disposal and various auxiliary Corporate Services.

This position includes corporate wide responsibility for all company facilities; interaction, communication, and collaboration with Functional areas; and direct interaction with outside vendors, contractors, city, county, and state officials.

Job Requirements Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in at least one of these areas: Architectural Technology; Building Science; or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate facilities management and/or a strong depth of knowledge in facilities management practices, building construction practices, architectural/engineering principles and practices, building codes, State and Federal laws, and management of auxiliary Corporate Services.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and managing employee performance expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to envision and develop long range strategic plans for MPC’s office buildings.
• Excellent customer relations skills, organizational and analytical/thinking skills for effective evaluation and resolution of problems, effective management of activities related to budgeting, forecasting, and effective monitoring and processing management skills to ensure that information is given to business units in a timely manner for decision making purposes.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Knowledge of Company functional areas outside of General Services and the ability to cope with and solve a multitude of complex problems and challenges.
• Strong managerial skills and in-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations, business controls, theories and practices are required to manage and lead General Services personnel to perform in compliance with Company policies and procedures as well as federal and state laws.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the operations, functions, and procedures of all MPC’s internal clients to effectively serve their unique needs.
• Ability to integrate and apply the principles of business administration to various functions (i.e. facilities management, and conference and mail services) in a matter that supports the company’s strategic objectives.
• Model Principle Centered Leadership and Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Be a Safety Champion
  
  

Major Job Responsibilities

• Directing activities of department managers/supervisors and staff through effective practice of performance management.
• The successful candidate will be expected to travel throughout the service territory, with travel requirements of up to 50%.
• Developing operating objectives and accountability for the managerial direction of the General Services department in achieving Company objectives and successfully meeting the needs of Company employees.
• Providing leadership and playing an integral role in the development, design & construction of new facilities, as needed, as well as implementing and managing corporate facilities long-term strategy.
• Working closely and effectively communicating with upper management, functional department management, and Company employees and utilizing Our Values and PCL to develop and present viable solutions to address internal clients’ General Service’s needs.
• Directing through department staff an effective maintenance program for all company facilities and auxiliary Corporate Services that will support the Company’s building program and employees’ office needs.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with outside vendors, contractors, city, county, and state officials
• Requires unobstructed availability to actively respond to internal customers and external parties in preparation for, during and after storm events
  
  

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.

Job Identification: 18897

Job Category: Facilities & Building Services

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power