Project Manager, ESG Advisory

JLL•Rockville, MD

1d•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. JLL Project Manager, ESG Advisory – Client Designated Assignment Role Description About Jones Lang LaSalle We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. JLL Sustainability Services is comprised of 1,000+ professionals providing industry-leading sustainability solutions in the most complex real estate portfolios. This team has over 35 years of combined experience in the field of sustainability. With backgrounds in real estate, engineering, economics, and renewable energy, the team has a passion for engagements that not only minimize environmental impact, but have the ability to provide benefits to the businesses, land and communities they're located in. We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Sustainability Consulting team for a full-time assignment supporting client and internal JLL property manager stakeholders across the US real estate portfolio in sustainability efforts. Our team's priorities are: Developing our people and inspiring others Delivering strategic solutions for clients Actively collaborating across platforms Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace Applying new technology and data to drive change What this job involves Reporting to the North America Investor Practice Lead, this role will be responsible for supporting our client’s U.S. real estate sustainability efforts, including property energy, water, and waste utility data needs, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role is a full-time assignment on a client account and will work day-to-day with the client’s U.S. Sustainability lead while serving as a JLL employee on the Sustainability Consulting team. Location: Bethesda, MD, 4 days in office

Requirements

3–5 years' experience in sustainability/energy, real estate operations, compliance, benchmarking, or utility data management
Experience working with large real estate portfolios on sustainability priorities
Advanced / "Super User" proficiency in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM)
Experience supporting green building certifications (planning, documentation, evidence collection, submissions)
Strong understanding of Building Performance Standards and energy benchmarking laws
Strong data management capability (QA/QC, reconciliation, documentation, structured tracking)
Familiarity with GRESB concepts and evidence readiness
Strong project management skills (multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholder coordination)
Refined communication skills with ability to work effectively with client, property teams, and tenants

Nice To Haves

Experience with utility data automation (APIs, aggregators, interval data, utility portals)
Familiarity with property-level energy efficiency and decarbonization planning
Experience working with large commercial real estate portfolios and property management teams
Advanced Excel/Sheets skills (data QA, pivots, structured trackers)
CEM, CEA, CxA, PE, LEED AP, WELL AP and/or Fitwel Ambassador a plus

Responsibilities

Utility Data Management & Compliance You will serve as a primary "Super User" of the client’s sustainability data platform (Cambio) as well as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) and will help ensure accurate, complete, and audit-ready utility data to support energy benchmarking, Building Performance Standards (BPS) reporting, GRESB reporting, and green building certifications. This includes: Implementing and maintaining utility data workflows, including utility API connections and data ingestion processes Leading and supporting energy benchmarking compliance planning and submissions; maintaining trackers and documentation Supporting Building Performance Standards (BPS) reporting and compliance readiness across jurisdictions (e.g., LL97, DC BEPS, BERDO, Energize Denver, etc.) Driving data quality and coverage improvements across ESPM and Cambio platforms, including data cleanup and optimization
Green Building Certifications & Compliance You will coordinate evidence collection and execution for green building certifications, including IREM Certified Sustainable Property and BOMA BEST. You will support properties with budgeting questions tied to compliance and performance initiatives and coordinate Tenant ESG Engagement efforts and communications.
Process Development & Optimization You will build repeatable processes: SOPs, templates, trackers, and training materials. This includes collaborating with client stakeholders, property teams, and building tenants to ensure effective project delivery.
Annual Priorities Immediate term (Q1–Q2): Utility API connections to properties (Feb–May) Energy benchmarking compliance (Apr–Jul) BPS reporting support (NYC, WA State, Boston) building on existing work (May–Jul) Q3–Q4 priorities: Support BPS readiness for next jurisdictions (DC, CO, etc.) Continue improving utility data coverage/optimization ESPM and Cambio data platform cleanup Support property sustainability budgeting questions Complete IREM Certified Sustainable Property and BOMA BEST certifications Coordinate Tenant ESG Engagement