Facilities Manager, Regional Field Support (Remote Northern California)

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.

Facilities Manager, Regional Field Support (Remote Northern California)

Position Overview

Ferguson is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Facilities Manager to support our Northern California portfolio, with a primary focus on the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding markets.

This role is responsible for leading facilities operations across a large multi-site portfolio, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective environments that support our associates and customers. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise, intuition for business, customer service, and leadership skills to drive operational excellence and long-term asset performance.

Location

This is a remote, home-office-based position supporting facilities throughout Northern California.

Candidates should reside within approximately a 2–3-hour driving radius of the San Francisco Bay Area to effectively support the assigned portfolio.

Travel for regional and corporate meetings along with travel throughout the region is required and is expected to be approximately 30%–40%, including same-day site visits and overnight travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the repair, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement of facility assets across a portfolio of up to 90–140 locations.
• Perform in depth Annual Site Assessments for all locations in assigned area.
• Implement and complete Ferguson's Integrated Facilities Management strategy across owned and leased properties.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by providing timely, effective solutions that support field operations while balancing quality, speed, and cost.
• Partner with landlords, contractors, suppliers, and internal team members to ensure facilities are maintained to Ferguson standards.
• Ensure critical building systems—including HVAC, fire protection, electrical, UPS, generators, and life safety systems—are properly maintained and operating reliably.
• Lead regional programs focused on regulatory compliance, safety, security, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Develop and maintain documentation supporting business continuity, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness.
• Provide strategic recommendations through data analysis, reporting, presentations, and portfolio reviews.
• Manage facilities operating budgets and maintenance expenditures while finding opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Evaluate and support capital investment initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term facilities strategies.
• Collaborate with project management teams on renovations, expansions, and new construction projects.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key service providers and suppliers.
• Drive vendor performance, service standardization, contract optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion operational excellence and customer satisfaction through best-in-class facilities management practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of facilities management experience supporting multi-site portfolios, preferably within industrial, distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or retail/food service environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, fire protection, electrical infrastructure, generators, UPS systems, and asset lifecycle management.
• Proven experience managing operating budgets, capital planning, vendor relationships, and facilities programs.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to facilities operations and safety compliance.
• Ability to effectively commun