Senior Lease Administrator -Corporate Real Estate & Facilities

Ferguson Inc.; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises is seeking a Senior Lease Administrator for Corporate Real Estate & Facilities. This U.S.-based role can be remote with hybrid work for candidates near Newport News, VA, and requires East Coast business hours.

You will manage lease records, perform abstracts, monitor critical dates, and coordinate renewals, amendments, and payments while collaborating with Real Estate, Finance and Legal teams. Strong analytical and SOX-compliance experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of Corporate Real Estate lease administration experience.
• Experience with lease administration software including CoStar and Lucernex.
• Familiarity with ASC 842 and SOX compliance related to lease administration.
• Strong data reporting and visualization skills with Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update lease records, abstracts, critical dates and payment schedules.
• Review, interpret and abstract lease agreements and related docs.
• Ensure timely payment of rents, taxes and other obligations.
• Coordinate new leases, renewals, terminations and amendments.
• Generate reports on lease performance and portfolio metrics.
• Support SOX controls and lease-related audits and compliance reviews.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external landlords/tenants.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Real Estate / Business / Finance

Tools

CoStar

Lucernex

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Lease Administrator -Corporate Real Estate & Facilities### Senior Lease Administrator -Corporate Real Estate & FacilitiesApply: Remote: Full time: Posted Today: R-141757**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, 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 Lease Administrator -Corporate Real Estate & Facilities **Location:** This is a U.S.-based remote position. Candidates located near our Newport News, VA headquarters will work a hybrid schedule in accordance with company policy. **All candidates must be able to work East Coast business hours.** ## **Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities** * Maintain and update lease records, including lease abstracts, critical dates, and payment schedules, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.* Review, interpret, and abstract lease agreements and related documents.* Conduct peer-to-peer reviews of data entry for accuracy.* Ensure timely payment of rents, taxes, and other financial obligations as outlined in lease agreements.* Track critical dates such as lease renewals, expirations, and amendments, and provide interested parties with advance notice and recommendations for action.* Serve as the main point of contact for landlords, tenants, and internal teams regarding lease-related inquiries and issues.* Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and other teams to ensure seamless lease administration processes, and provide guidance as needed.* Exercise proper judgment in resolving issues, recommend policy updates, and participate in strategic planning related to lease management.* Generate regular reports on lease performance, financial obligations, and portfolio metrics.* Operate or review SOX controls, and assist in lease related audits and compliance reviews, identifying and addressing discrepancies.* Coordinate the execution of new leases, renewals, terminations, and amendments.* Review and prepare payment schedules, one-time payments regarding property tax management, and recurring rent payments including operation charges, reconciliations, rent/CPI increases, and any other charges to rent due to expansions, reductions and terminations.* Leverage lease administration technology, including creating dashboards, analytics, and reports to monitor portfolio performance.* Build and maintain positive relationships with internal Real Estate and Facilities teams, as well as external partners.* Lead by example and model behaviors to achieve team and department goals, while influencing others to embrace a different point of view while being guided by policies and department plans. ## **Preferred Education and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.* 7+ years of experience in Corporate Real Estate lease administration,* Proficiency in lease administration software and tools, including experience with CoStar and Lucernex.* Ability to work in a fast paced environment and experience in large portfolios.* Familiarity with accounting principles related to lease administration, such as ASC 842* Experience managing lease administration operations and real estate finance a plus.* Familiar with SOX Compliance requirements regarding lease administration.* Strong understanding of lease agreements, legal terms, and real estate practices.* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management.* Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse interested parties.* Strong technical skills for data reporting and visualization, proficiency in Excel, and basic Power BI knowledge. 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!#LI-REMOTE-**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.*-$5,125.00 - $8,200.00-***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.*