Corporate Real Estate Transaction Specialist

Role Description

As a Transaction Specialist in Ferguson's Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Department, you will optimize our network of over 1,500 locations spanning 47 million square feet, managing complex transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and renewals. Your role will involve:

• Ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Driving portfolio optimization through strategic real estate decisions.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• Negotiating favorable terms and conducting financial analyses to guide decision-making.
• Being the main point of contact for all real estate matters for a handful of our field regional leaders.
• Enhancing our real estate operations and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real estate transaction management, with a focus on leasing and portfolio optimization.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale transactions across diverse asset types.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in real estate or business administration.
• Deep understanding of real estate transaction processes, market dynamics, and financial principles.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to manage high-value, complex transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and effectively present to partners.
• Proficiency in real estate management software and tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support transaction activities.

Requirements

• Implements real estate plan with an understanding of the business's strategic real estate goals.
• Collaborates with real estate team and business unit to create strategic facility objectives to achieve organizational goals.
• Effectively manages the 3rd party vendor to ensure strategy execution and financial success, targeting cost savings goals within the portfolio.
• Facilitates business review and approval of proposed new sites, relocations, and other related CAPEX spend.
• Monitors lease expirations and locates and acquires new properties to meet business's requirements and timeline.
• Understands how to review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis templates including cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return).
• Works closely with 3rd party vendor and internal realty services departments: Lease Administration, Project Management, Facility Management, and Finance/Accounting teams.
• Monitors and maintains a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion.
• Prepares reports and makes presentations to relevant parties.
• Resolves landlord and tenant disputes.
• Manages 3rd party broker relationship to deliver value by negotiating favorable economic and flexible lease terms.
• Evaluates the financial viability of real estate deals and negotiates contracts to benefit the organization.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Mental health coverage.
• Gender affirming and family building benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Associate discounts.
• Community involvement opportunities.