Supervisor Workplace Services

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit subsidies

Flexible work schedule

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Workplace Services supervisor to lead facility operations, vendor coordination, and space planning across multiple sites. You will ensure safe, reliable services and partner with Facilities, IT, Security, and Safety to maintain a productive workplace.

You will manage data center readiness, coordinate maintenance outages, and support critical infrastructure such as UPS and cooling systems while delivering excellent customer service to employees and contractors.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year associate degree or equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum of 5 years in Workplace Services, Facilities, Operations, Building Engineering or related field.
• Experience supervising employees, contractors, vendors, or service partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Workplace Services team activities to ensure high-quality service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee daily workplace operations including facility support requests, office services, conference room readiness, and mail/copy services.
• Coordinate response to urgent workplace or facility-related issues affecting employees or business continuity.
• Partner with Facilities, Security, Safety, IT, Supply Chain and leaders to support readiness and improvements.
• Support facility operations for critical infrastructure environments including data centers and network operations centers.

Skills

People leadership

Facilities operations

Vendor coordination

Data center familiarity

Safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Supervises and supports Workplace Services operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of facility, workplace, and employee support services across company locations. Provides day-to-day leadership for workplace services activities, including facility support, vendor coordination, space planning, office services, customer service, and operational readiness. Partners cross-functionally with business units, Facilities, Security, Safety, Supply Chain, IT, and other internal stakeholders to support a productive, safe, and professional workplace environment for employees, contractors, customers, and visitors

Essential Functions

• Lead and supervise Workplace Services team activities to ensure high-quality service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Oversee daily workplace operations, including facility support requests, office services, conference room readiness, employee workspace needs, mail/copy services, supply management, vendor coordination, and general workplace support.
• Coordinates response to urgent workplace or facility-related issues, including service interruptions, building access concerns, safety-related matters, severe weather impacts, or other operational needs that may affect employees or business continuity.
• Partners with Facilities, Security, Safety, IT, Supply Chain, and business leaders to support workplace readiness, employee moves, space utilization, site needs, and operational improvements.
• Supports facility operations for critical infrastructure environments, including data centers, network operations centers, and other mission-critical facilities.
• Coordinates maintenance activities for critical facility systems, including UPS, backup generators, cooling systems, monitoring systems, and associated vendor support.
• Manage facility readiness to support up time, reliability, and business continuity requirements.
• Assists with planning and coordination of maintenance outages, infrastructure projects, and operational changes affecting critical facilities
• Manage day-to-day facilities operation within data center mission-critical environment.
• Supports proactive maintenance and operational practices that minimize downtime and service interruptions.
• Maintains awareness of safety, security, and access control requirements associated with critical infrastructure locations.

Education Description

Requires a 2-year associate degree or a combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge.

Experience

Requires a minimum of (5) years of experience in Workplace Services, Facilities, Operations, Building Engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting workplace, facilities, or office operations in a utility, energy, industrial, corporate, or multi-site environment.
• Experience supervising employees, contractors, vendors, or service partners.
• Working knowledge of facility service requests, space planning, vendor coordination, office support services, safety practices, and customer service standards.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to urgent needs, and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at multiple levels.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, HVAC/cooling systems, fire suppression systems, and building monitoring systems
• Knowledge of central plant operations, facility systems, maintenance coordination, and operational safety requirements
• Familiar with Tier II / Tier III data center concepts, uptime requirements, and operational resiliency practices.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 09/08/2026
Posting End Date: 09/25/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.