Senior Manager, Facilities Operations - Real Estate and Facilities

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Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Senior Manager, Facilities Operations -Real Estate and Facilities

Remote anywhere in the US.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Facilities Operations leads an enterprise team overseeing Critical Infrastructure, Operations, Security, Vendor & Supplier Management, and other specialized functions within Facilities Management across Ferguson’s global portfolio. In a 60/40 player-coach capacity, this role drives enterprise standards for critical systems performance, with deep focus on mechanical and electrical engineering, infrastructure reliability, energy management, and building performance; including Energy Star compliance and related benchmarking initiatives. This leader is instrumental in driving operational performance across the portfolio, serving as a technical partner to Regional Field Support and the Capital Improvement teams to ensure consistent execution, optimized system performance and long-term asset reliability.

Job Description

• Lead and scale a high-impact, national team of Facilities Specialists and subject matter experts, setting strategic direction and driving performance across critical infrastructure, operations, vendor management and other functions.
• Shape and drive enterprise-wide strategy for infrastructure operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and long-range facility plans.
• Drive consistency and efficiency in facility operations through process improvement, standards development, and multi-functional coordination.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of consolidated reports, including key performance indicators and periodic reviews of all facility activities to support strategic decision-making and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Own the enterprise facility operations roadmap, continuously assessing and optimizing performance, vendor models, and service delivery frameworks for resiliency, scalability and cost efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and business partners, offering direction rooted in Facilities Management standard processes and data insights.
• Actively participate in company planning efforts to anticipate growth, changing asset requirements, and system infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain strict alignment to company compliance standards, as well as Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement standard processes for cost reduction, operational improvement, and long-term facility planning.
• Champion cost optimization, operational resiliency, and sustainable facilities management practices
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop geographically dispersed high-performing teams with a strong focus on goal setting, performance feedback, and talent growth.
• In-depth understanding of facility operations, asset management, preventive maintenance, and capital planning.
• Exceptional ability in Communication, Organizing, Group Problem Solving, Teamwork, Relationship Building and Time Management both written and verbally.
• Ability to engage effectively with partners at all levels, internal and external, including the Executive Leadership Team, and act as a strategic advisor.
• Ability to translate business needs into system and reporting solutions.
• Perform with a strong sense of urgency, with high expectations, around driving costs from the company P&L and best preparing Ferguson for future growth.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 10+ years’ relevant leadership experience preferably within Real Estate and Facilities at a corporate level.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in facilities management, business management, technical facilities, or a related technical field required.
• Experience managing/supporting multi-location industrial or retail portfolios with a focus on operational improvement.
• Robust background in critical systems, mechanical and electrical engineering and energy management programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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$9,225.00 - $15,033.70

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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