Mgr, Building

The Building Manager serves as Southern Company Gas, Southern Company and Affiliates (as required) on-site leader for O&M routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance work and for Capital Asset Management project management. This position will lead a team Facilities Technicians. The Building Manager and team are the primary liaison between the Company and our Facilities Management contractor for O&M work and all external contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other external entities that are associated with Asset Management construction and/or renovation or replacement projects. This position also provides coordination of all activities with internal departments including Information Technology, Corporate Security, Supply Chain, and Land Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides on-the-job training of direct reports in the proper operations and maintenance of building systems.
• Oversees and directs contractor services on equipment and infrastructure to assure work is performed properly.
• Manage direct reports day to day activities, performance management, as well as their growth and development.
• Responsible for collaborating on the development and execution of tactical and strategic solutions for our building management strategy.
• Provide prompt assistance and recommendations to internal clients on solutions to facility related problems.
• Maintain knowledge of new maintenance and commercial construction techniques by involvement in industry training and trade exhibitions.
• Provide input on design and engineering plans as needed to ensure workable and practical solutions
• Maintain honest, ethical, and supportive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other business associates.
• Executive communication
• Customer relationship management
• Vendor management
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic planning
• Financial acumen
• Project management
• Team leadership
• Decision making under pressure
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and building operations.
• Proven customer-service mindset in a corporate environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• 2-year or 4-year college or technical degree strongly preferred
• Must be able to pass background test for Critical Infrastructure Protocol
• 7+ years of facility related construction or maintenance work experience preferred
• Vendor management and construction coordination experience preferred
• Previous construction or maintenance experience in electrical, structural or mechanical systems preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and building drawings
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Products and CMMS systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes
• Understand aspects of construction planning, budgeting and execution
• Proven record of providing exceptional customer service
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to executives, business leaders, contractors, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience presenting project updates, budgets, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage difficult conversations, contractor performance issues, and competing stakeholder priorities.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff members
• Demonstrated success building relationships across multiple business units and external service providers.
• Experience managing large capital projects
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, business cases, and managing project financial performance.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond to after-hours facilities related to emergency situations
• Knowledge of central plants, HVAC controls, BAS/BMS systems, electrical distribution systems, UPS, generators, fire-life safety systems, and access control systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and contractor safety programs
• Ability to build strong partnerships across business units and Southern Company affiliates.
• Ability to anticipate facility risks and develop proactive solutions before they impact operations