Portfolio Energy & Strategy Manager

JLL•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

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. The Portfolio Energy & Strategy Manager will serve a single client as a member of a large, global sustainability team. Reporting to the Americas sustainability team lead, you will drive the development and execution of an energy, water, and waste management program in order to meet the client's energy, water, and carbon footprint reduction and landfill diversion goals working through JLL's Integrated Facilities Management team. You will develop and execute an energy management strategy for a portfolio of sites, implement comprehensive programs to reach objectives, and act as the subject matter expert to educate and guide key stakeholders on energy and sustainability topics and requests. This role requires you to support corporate reporting objectives, provide management information relating to the use of utilities and the impact on the internal and external environment, and manage the energy, waste, and water data collection process within JLL's technology platform. You will drive operational improvements through the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve energy and sustainability performance across extensive real estate portfolios, collaborate with other JLL energy managers to share best practices, and engage with JLL facility managers to become the key point of contact for the provision of wide-ranging advice in relation to all aspects of environmental sustainability.

Requirements

University Degree (Science, engineering, math, or related fields)
5-10 years of experience working in the Energy/Sustainability field with progressively increasing responsibilities
Specialized technical understanding of the most common HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems and their impact on sustainability goals
Advanced understanding of energy and water 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
Ability to lead the technical support team to solve complex problems, plan and prioritize deadlines, and think strategically to identify innovative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience 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 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 teams in order to drive results
Experience managing small teams of energy and sustainability professionals
Track record of developing and executing carbon footprint reduction and landfill diversion programs
Experience with utility and sustainability management systems for monitoring and reporting purposes
Background working with Integrated Facilities Management teams on sustainability initiatives
Ability to think strategically, simplify the complex, solve complex problems, and see the big picture
Learning agility with intellectual curiosity and appetite for risks.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an energy management strategy for a portfolio of sites, implementing comprehensive programs to reach sustainability objectives
Act as the subject matter expert to educate and guide key stakeholders on energy and sustainability topics and requests, supporting corporate reporting objectives
Manage the energy, waste, and water data collection process within JLL's technology platform, producing monthly and quarterly reports tailored to meet client-specific requirements
Drive operational improvements through the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve energy and sustainability performance across extensive real estate portfolios
Collaborate with other JLL energy managers to share best practices, develop case studies, and develop new business opportunities
Engage with JLL facility managers to become the key point of contact for the provision of wide-ranging advice in relation to all aspects of environmental sustainability
Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance and use of utility and sustainability management systems for monitoring and reporting purposes
Provide technical training and mentor more junior colleagues, leading the technical support team to solve complex problems, plan and prioritize deadlines, and think strategically to identify innovative solutions.