JLL Americas Energy Manager

JLL • San Jose, CA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Americas Energy Manager will drive energy efficiency and sustainable practices across a client’s 18-million-square-foot Americas corporate real estate portfolio, including mixed-use offices, laboratories, and data centers. The role leads capital and operating expense energy projects, manages low- and no-cost energy programs, and uses AI and Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) analytics to identify and automate energy conservation measures. The manager works closely with facilities managers and building engineers to improve building performance, reviews capital project designs, manages utility data, and supports the client’s net-zero carbon goals.

The position also oversees sustainability reporting, provides technical expertise and training to operations teams, engages with utilities and regulatory and industry groups, and shares energy management practices across JLL accounts. It is based on-site in San Jose, California. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred), environmental science, sustainability, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in energy management, mechanical contracting, or building operations within large-scale commercial real estate.
• Experience managing or supporting energy programs across large, complex portfolios that include laboratories, data centers, and corporate offices.
• Strong technical competency in HVAC systems, central plants, hot water systems, and Building Automation Systems.
• Advanced ability to calculate energy savings, analyze complex utility datasets, and interpret trend data.
• Demonstrated experience managing operating expense budgets and coordinating multiple energy-focused engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills, with a positive, solutions-oriented approach to engineering challenges.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Energy Manager credential or active pursuit of CIET CEM certification.
• Familiarity with smart building platforms, IoT sensors, and advanced analytical tools used in energy management.
• Proficiency with Corrigo or similar computerized maintenance management systems for project financial tracking and work order management.
• Experience aligning building automation system architecture with corporate information security standards.
• Experience managing energy and sustainability programs for technology clients or large, complex corporate portfolios.
• Technical knowledge of central plant electrification projects, including heat recovery chillers and boiler optimization strategies.
• Experience navigating local building performance standards and carbon compliance regulations across North American jurisdictions.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues and share technical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic energy management plans across the client’s Americas portfolio to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets.
• Manage and expand the portfolio’s low- and no-cost energy savings program, identifying and executing operational efficiency opportunities.
• Use AI platforms and Fault Detection and Diagnostics analytics to automate and streamline identification of energy conservation measures.
• Collaborate with on-site facility managers and building engineers to implement energy-saving adjustments and optimize building systems.
• Direct the lifecycle of operating expense energy projects, overseeing project scoping, execution, and verification.
• Review engineering designs for large capital projects and lifecycle replacement initiatives to ensure energy efficiency.
• Co-author and present quarterly low- and no-cost energy savings reports and compile regional data for the monthly global energy report.
• Provide technical expertise and training to operations teams on sustainable practices and energy-saving methodologies.
• Engage with utility companies, regulatory bodies, and industry groups to pursue rebates and stay informed about energy trends.
• Explore and pilot smart building and electrification technologies.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures, project playbooks, and work order and maintenance tracking systems such as Corrigo.
• Lead regional energy workstreams and collaborate with platform teams to develop and share energy management best practices across JLL accounts.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits focused on mental, physical, and emotional health
• Continuous technical learning and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior