Senior Project Manager, Sustainability Owner's Rep

JLL•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$210,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in Sustainability Owner’s Representation to join its Sustainability Consulting team. The role leads and delivers complex projects involving fit-outs, retrofits, building upgrades, energy and sustainability initiatives, and new development. The Senior Project Manager contributes to project budgeting and scheduling, oversees project strategy and execution, manages financials, and provides engineering quality assurance and control for client capital projects. The position combines technical advisory and client-facing project leadership. It supports environmental and sustainability objectives, advises on sustainability strategies such as LEED and WELL as they relate to MEP and lighting systems, and provides technical escalation for complex systems operations and MEP design challenges. The role also supports standardization and improved reliability of building management, lighting control, energy management, fault detection, and critical alarm monitoring systems. The position is based onsite in Sunnyvale, California, with visits to the client’s global offices at the client’s request approximately 25% of the time. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of design, construction, commissioning, MEP, and BMS systems in new buildings, retrofits, and construction.
Working knowledge of USGBC, GBCI, and IWBI processes and procedures.
Strong organizational, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level internal and external clients.
Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Ability to multitask and work independently as well as in a team.
Proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and firm-provided technology.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver challenging construction and sustainability projects from start to finish.
Contribute to project budgeting and scheduling and oversee project strategy and execution.
Deliver projects in a cost-effective manner while meeting project requirements and driving client satisfaction.
Scope and manage complex projects and resolve conflicting client priorities.
Visit the client’s global offices upon request, approximately 25% of the time, to support client system performance.
Oversee the client’s Design Guidelines and their continuous improvement.
Support activities that achieve environmental and sustainability objectives for projects.
Investigate complex systems operations and MEP design challenges as the technical escalation point.
Provide technical advisory for sustainability strategies, including LEED and WELL, as they relate to MEP and lighting systems.
Provide centralized support to standardize and improve the reliability and performance of building management, lighting control, energy management, fault detection, and critical alarm monitoring systems.
Generate strategic recommendations to enhance service quality, optimize operational costs, mitigate technical risks, and improve workplace experience.
Provide engineering quality assurance and control for client capital projects.
Manage assigned project financials, including project setup, invoices, and accounts receivable.
Apply subject matter expertise in energy performance optimization, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, policies and programs, and sustainability in the built environment.
Maintain, develop, source, and cultivate client relationships and manage conflict resolution.
Use firm-provided technology and project management technology tools effectively, and seek opportunities to develop technology skills.
Collaborate with clients and teams, build relationships, and deliver timely, high-quality work.