Corporate Real Estate Transaction Specialist

About the role

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, regulatory compliance, and driving portfolio optimization through strategic real estate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Implements real estate plan with an understanding of the business's strategic real estate goals.
• Collaborate with real estate team and business unit to create strategic facility objectives to achieve organizational goals.
• Effectively manage the 3rd party vendor to ensure strategy execution and financial success, targeting cost savings goals within the portfolio.
• Facilitate business review and approval of proposed new sites, relocations, and other related CAPEX spend.
• 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, reviewing and providing input for real estate documents.
• Evaluate financial viability of real estate deals and negotiate contracts to benefit the organization and prevent future legal incidents.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in real estate transaction management.
• Experience with real estate transaction software and tools.
• Knowledge of real estate laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Real estate transaction management.
• Financial modeling and analysis.
• Negotiation and contract drafting.
• Project management.
• Lease administration and property management.

Benefits

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!