Real Estate and Facilities Design Specialist

Job title: Real Estate and Facilities Design Specialist

Company: Ferguson

Job description: Job Posting: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 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.Ferguson is actively hiring a Real Estate and Facilities Design Specialist who will develop and implement design strategies that align with the company’s vision and brand identity!Location: This role is approved to be fully Remote anywhere in the United States or hybrid in the Newport News VA area.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee design projects throughout the entire creative process, including Programming, Schematic Design, and Design Development, while supporting the overall business strategy and design-specific budgets and timeline for each project.
• Work with internal and external design partners (Supply Chain, Warehouse, Counter, etc.) to integrate their specifications into the design process, including automation elements.
• Manage the design of projects with overall budgets that often exceed $20M and square footage of 100,000+.
• Build and maintain relationships with executive partners and internal stakeholders, delivering high-impact presentations to communicate design strategies and secure consensus.
• Synthesize key decision-maker and partner feedback into design solutions that align project outcomes with business priorities.
• Enforce standards for third-party vendor performance, ensuring compliance with Ferguson Standards and quality benchmarks.
• Work within advanced workflows, tools, and playbook methodologies to drive consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all design initiatives.
• Develop and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, using data and insights to refine design processes and outcomes.
• Deliver comprehensive design updates on scope, schedule, budget, and risks to senior leadership, offering actionable solutions for mitigation.
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), using tools such as Net Promoter Scores (NPS) to assess performance.
• Drive accelerated timelines with a focus on quality and speed to market.
• Champion design thinking methodologies to address complex challenges and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Uphold and promote high standards for design quality and brand consistency across all deliverables.
• Represent the organization as a design expert, staying ahead of industry trends and influencing standard methodologies within the field.

Preferred Education and experience

• Proven experience in commercial industrial space, warehouse and storage yard, and/or showroom environments. Wholesale and distribution center experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of permitting, zoning, and municipal requirements, with a proactive approach to navigating these processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of project deliverables from Programming to Design Development, with the ability to oversee design management and intent during the Construction phase.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, methodologies, space planning, codes and regulations, and standard methodologies.
• Expertise in collaborating with a broad range of collaborators, including internal teams, external partners, and executives.
• Proficient in Creative Design, Budgeting, Relationship Building, Time Management, Risk Mitigation, Planning, and Communication (both written and verbal).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam Revu.
• NCIDQ or other relevant licensure is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

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!–Pay Range:–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.– $5,550.30 – $9,075.00–Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.–This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.–Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.–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.

Expected salary: $5550.3 – 9075 per month

Location: USA

Job date: Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:44:48 GMT

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