Energy & Sustainability Manager

JLL•Nashville, TN

23h•$100,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. About JLL We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL! Role Purpose The Energy & Sustainability Manager will serve on multiple on a single client assignment, leading the development and execution of comprehensive energy management and decarbonization programs. The Energy & Sustainability Manager will report to the Sustainable Operations Director and will oversee the development and execution of energy management programs in order to delivery on client KPI’s including energy savings, carbon footprint reduction, and utility cost optimization.

Requirements

University Degree (Science, engineering, math, or related fields)
Specialized technical understanding of the most 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
Advanced understanding of Greenhouse Gas Emission scopes and reporting
Familiarity with energy procurement process and renewable energy options
Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view
Lead the technical support team to solve complex problems, plan and prioritize deadlines and think strategically to identify innovative solutions

Nice To Haves

Experienced conducting site walkthroughs in order to find conservation measures (e.g. ASHRAE Level 1 and 2)
Strong project management skills and an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high pressure, deadline driven environment
Experience conducting technical and feasibility reviews including lifecycle cost analysis (LCCA) and ROI evaluation
Experience implementing Measurement & Verification (M&V) frameworks and performance tracking systems
Knowledge of utility rebate programs and government decarbonization grant opportunities
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 14001 compliance.
Experience working with multifunctional team in order to drive results
Manage small teams of energy & sustainability professionals

Responsibilities

Conduct facility energy audits and technical reviews to identify high-impact energy conservation measures (ECMs) and facility improvement retrofits
Evaluate technical viability, risk profiles, lifecycle costs (LCCA), and ROI for proposed facility projects
Draft comprehensive technical project scopes for capital retrofits and operational improvements
Implement Measurement & Verification (M&V) frameworks to validate long-term equipment performance, quantify post-implementation energy and demand savings, and report performance against contractual savings guarantees
Identify, apply for, and secure external utility rebates and government decarbonization grants to reduce net capital project payback periods
Manage the energy data collection process within JLL's technology platform and produce monthly and quarterly reports tailored to meet clients' specific requirements
Continuously analyze site electrical and gas consumption patterns to establish performance baselines and spot operational anomalies
Audit utility bills to identify rate structure optimization opportunities, demand charge reductions, and billing errors
Prepare standard energy consumption and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reports to support corporate sustainability disclosure requirements
Provide data support, verification, and technical documentation for external utility compliance and regulatory audits
Support corporate reporting objectives and provide management information relating to the use of utilities and their environmental impact
Partner directly with local Site Facility Managers to conduct operational reviews, assess equipment schedules, and review Building Automation System (BAS) operation sequences
Recommend continuous improvement strategies that reduce energy intensity without compromising facility comfort, safety, or critical lab/production environment requirements
Act as the subject matter expert to educate and guide key stakeholders on energy and sustainability topics and requests
Develop decarbonization roadmaps and strategic planning to achieve client carbon reduction goals, translating targets into phased, actionable capital retrofits and energy conservation measures
Drive operational improvements through identification and implementation of opportunities to improve energy and sustainability performance across extensive portfolios
Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance
Collaborate with other JLL energy managers to share best practices, develop case studies, and develop new business opportunities
Provide technical training and/or mentor more junior colleagues
Lead the technical support team to solve complex problems, plan and prioritize deadlines, and think strategically to identify innovative solutions