[Hiring] Senior Portfolio Sustainability Manager @JLL

Role Description

At JLL, we drive resource efficiency management and sustainability through everything we do, across all service lines and job positions. Specifically, we are growing our practice to drive end-to-end sustainability solutions in real estate, from site selection to decommissioning.

In this role, you will work directly with a Client as well as JLL’s internal IFM and Sustainability team supporting energy and cost reduction and sustainability goals, targets, and initiatives. As a member of the JLL Sustainable Operations team, you will ensure our sustainability services are effective and efficiently delivered. You will act as a catalyst enabling our Client to:

• Increase engagement across stakeholders
• Achieve progress towards goals
• Realize success with improving building and facility performance while achieving cost savings

You will ensure program integration and implementation across multiple business lines and functions throughout the real estate lifecycle to achieve scope of work delivery and goals. This role requires strategic implementation, leadership, and a programmatic approach to embed sustainability thinking and practices into real estate functional aspects (e.g., fit-outs, occupancy, maintenance, experience, etc.).

This is a remote position located within the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; candidates must be fully authorized to work within the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• University degree (Science, engineering, math, or related fields)
• Certified Energy Manager conferred by the Association of Energy Engineers
• 10 plus years’ experience in sustainable operations, engineering of commercial and lab buildings, building science, facilities management or related field
• Advanced understanding of energy conservation measures and sustainability initiatives in commercial real estate
• Strong operations experience in large multi-dimensional organization with focus on operations management, productivity, or engineering excellence
• Strong communication and cross-collaboration skills
• Experience in interacting with upper management and C Suite preferred
• Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams
• Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams
• A strong track record of strategic integration of sustainability into organizations’ operations
• Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work
• Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels
• Passionate about working towards a sustainable future
• Experience in utility data analytics
• Understanding of Greenhouse Gas Emission scopes and reporting

Requirements

• Strong technical understanding of common HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems
• Ability to conduct remote energy audits by logging in to client building management systems remotely
• Ability to assess solar PV feasibility and evaluate solar PPA’s received
• Ability to assess feasibility of sites for ENERGY STAR certifications
• Manage the energy, waste, and water data collection process and produce monthly and quarterly reports
• Engage with facility managers, energy champions, and account colleagues
• Collaborate with other JLL Sustainable Operations and Sustainable Strategies team members
• Work in direct collaboration with data analysts to confirm data integrity and accuracy
• Track and communicate success stories to ensure a high level of awareness and engagement
• Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance
• Own and manage program deliverables according to scope of work and schedule
• Ability to develop, file for, and secure State, Federal and Utility incentives

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay