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At JLL, we are driving sustainability through everything that we do, across all service lines and job positions. Specifically, we are growing our Sustainability 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’s sustainability team, supporting energy and sustainability goals, targets, and initiatives. As a member of the JLL Sustainable Operations team with a deep knowledge of the needs of our client’s program, you will ensure our sustainability and energy services are effectively and efficiently delivered.  You will act as an accelerator enabling our client to increase engagement across stakeholders, progress towards goals, and realize success with buildings performance. You will ensure program integration and implementation across business/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.).   

  

While a remote-based role, this position may require periodic travel and/or in-office presence as directed by the client.  

 

 What this job involves  

Develop and execute energy and sustainability management strategy  Implement energy and sustainability programs to reach objectives  Drive operational performance improvements through the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve energy and sustainability performance across client portfolio  Identify and manage energy and sustainability projects, including ROI and ROM evaluations, to achieve objectives  Collaborate with other JLL energy managers to share best practices, develop case studies and other relevant program improvement opportunities  Engage with on-account leadership and JLL facility managers to provide advisory to all aspects of energy and sustainability management, initiatives, and opportunities.  Collaborate with other on-account Sustainable Operations team members to deliver holistic sustainability program and united approach to energy, water, and waste reduction Demonstrate robust communication, driving innovation, integration of feedback to remove roadblocks, and leverage opportunities  Leverage client tools and applicable in-house JLL tools and processes for problem-solving, and identify and secure alternative tools as needs arise  Coordinate with the account Sustainable Operations Program Lead for program consistencies, efficiencies, and best practice sharing  Work cross-functionally to achieve success with energy and sustainability initiatives aligned with the scope of work  

  

Key responsibilities include:  

Provide expertise in building energy efficiencies, load shifting strategies, and decarbonization  Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of energy reduction and sustainability initiatives across the client real estate portfolio, including development of relevant tactical plans and activities  Meet client energy reduction and sustainability objectives and relevant key performance indicators and ensure processes for monitoring and measuring performance are transparent and reported  Provide strategic direction and guidance on ways to effectively and efficiently implement sustainability and energy reduction services that meet client expectations, including leveraging supply chain partners, internal collaborations, and the broader JLL Sustainability Platform  Own, and improve upon, a multi-faceted energy efficiency and sustainability program  Establish strong working relationships with workstreams to deliver against KPI targets  Effectively network cross-functionally to collaborate with other JLL service lines on the account (technology, finance, projects, IFM, consultants, and procurement) to elevate the sustainability mission and objectives, and drive implementation where most organic within the business  With cross-functional view, effectively manage changes in partnership with stakeholders, which have the potential to impact sustainability objectives  Ensure success stories are tracked and communicated to ensure a high level of awareness and engagement is achieved with regard to the overall sustainability program and client’s success  Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive management in bringing new ideas and solutions to the services delivery, and ensure they are rolled out effectively  Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance and use of utility/sustainability management systems for monitoring and/or reporting purposes  Own and develop stakeholder engagement  Manage delivery according to scope of work and schedule  Provide SME input and own program components (e.g., content development, maintenance) related to SME area  Be accountable to the Sustainable Operations Program Lead’s direction and team coordination  

  

Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have:  

Requirements – Essential   

University Degree (Science, engineering, math, or related fields)  Strong understanding of building science and building energy reduction principles Technical understanding of common HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems and their impact on sustainability goals  Advanced understanding of energy conservation measures  Strong ability to analyze corporate portfolio by benchmarking and reviewing utility data to drive sustainability measures   Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view  Ability to lead the technical support team to solve complex problems, plan and prioritize deadlines and think strategically to identify innovative solutions  

Requirements – Desirable   

Advanced understanding of Greenhouse Gas Emission scopes and reporting   Experienced with site walkthroughs to find conservation measures (e.g., ASHRAE Level 1 and 2), commissioning or retro-commissioning, and/or energy conservation programs   Strong project management skills and an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high pressure, deadline driven environment   Experience in the preparation of tenders and work orders and the ability to select appropriate equipment and service vendors   Specialized knowledge of environmental reporting, utility management and energy budgets, an environmental improvement program, and ISO 50001 compliance.  Experience working with multifunctional team in order to drive results  Familiarity with energy procurement process and renewable energy options   

Behavioral Competencies

Inspire – We are humble, inclusive and energize people to follow our leadWin Together – We work across JLL to deliver the best solutions to our clients, community and planetSimplify – We move fast by reducing complexity and setting clear directionBe intentional – We are courageous, decisive, resilient and hold ourselves accountableBe future ready – We are curious, agile and resourceful to stay relevant and future-ready

Estimated total compensation for this position:

110,000.00 – 121,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

Remote –Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

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

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