JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
As a Portfolio Energy & Sustainability Manager, you will be directly responsible for delivering Sustainable Operations services. The Portfolio Energy & Sustainability Manager will oversee the development and project management of energy and sustainability initiatives in line with client goals and commitments to ensure delivery on account KPIs or expectations including energy savings, carbon foot-print reduction, water, and waste management.
Key responsibilities include:
Support development and execution of client energy and/or sustainability strategy
Implement and manage energy and sustainability programs to achieve client environmental objectives
Drive operational efficiencies though the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve energy and sustainability performance across client real estate portfolios
Manage the energy, waste, and water data collection process within JLLs technology platform and produce monthly and quarterly reports that are tailored to meet our clients specific requirements
Provide regular insight into client use of utilities, generation of waste/recycling, and carbon emissions including the impact on the internal and external factors
Engage with facility managers, energy champions, and account colleagues as they key point of contact for the provision of wide-ranging advice in relation to all aspects of environmental sustainability
Collaborate with other JLL Sustainable Operations and Sustainable Strategies team members to share best practices, develop case studies, and pursue new business opportunities
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
Support client corporate reporting objectives, external disclosure, and requests for information
Every day is different, and in all these activities, wed encourage you to show your ingenuity.
Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:
Requirements Essential
University Degree (Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field)
In-depth understanding of energy, water, and/or waste conservation measures
In-depth understanding of greenhouse gas emission scopes, calculations, baselining, and reporting
Experience benchmarking utility and sustainability data to identify improvement opportunities
Strong project management skills can prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic but remote setting
Ability to simplify and explain the complex for non-subject matter experts to build consensus
Builds rapport and maintains friendly, respectful relationships across the business and externally with stakeholders and clients
Requirements Desirable
Familiar with corporate sustainability standards and commitments like Net Zero and Science Based Targets
Knowledge of environmental reporting frameworks, ENERGY STAR Portfolio manager, and other common external disclosures like CDP or EcoVadis
Technical understanding of common HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems
Experience conducting site walkthroughs to find conservation measures (e.g. ASHRAE Level 1 and 2 audits)
Can run financial calculations to support client decision making including IRR, simple payback, or NPV
Comfortable generating utility budgets and forward projections of spend
Familiarity with energy procurement processes and renewable energy options
Proactive and can think ahead to anticipate client needs regarding market trends, data accuracy, research, and project management related technology
Behavioral Competencies
Think Big – Thinks strategically, simplifies the complex, solves complex problems, sees the big picture
Drive Change – Thrives on change, learning agility, intellectually curious, appetite for risks, digital drive
Helps others – Builds relationships, actively collaborates, helps others succeed
Get it done – Acts decisively, drives results, passion to win, takes ownership, accountable, resilient
Business first – Focuses on customers and clients, business/financial acumen, JLL first
Inspire – Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others
Location:
Remote Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Nashville, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Ottawa, ON
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements below. Were 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.
About JLL
Were JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Thats why were committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Were using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and were honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where were headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.