Site Assessment Specialist

JLL•Baltimore, MD

2d•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. What this job involves: We're looking for an experienced Technical Services Site Assessment Specialist to join JLL's Technical Services division in a client-facing role. You'll independently conduct comprehensive facility assessments, deliver technical consulting services, and manage projects from proposal through final deliverable. This position combines technical expertise in critical MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) infrastructure with strong client communication skills and business acumen, supporting data centers and mission-critical facilities.

Requirements

Proven experience conducting facility assessments and technical evaluations of data centers or mission-critical facilities
Strong technical knowledge of critical MEP infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, PDUs, transformers, electrical distribution, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, evaporative cooling systems, fire suppression systems (FM200, pre-action sprinklers, VESDA), and building automation systems
Understanding of redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N), industry standards (NFPA 110, NFPA 70, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE), and best practices for mission-critical environments
Experience with proposal development, ROM cost estimating, and project management including budget tracking and profitability analysis
Excellent client communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable business recommendations
Ability to work independently, conduct stakeholder interviews, and manage multiple projects simultaneously from proposal through final deliverable
Willingness to travel for multi-day site visits and field investigations
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications related to data center operations, facility management, or critical systems
Experience with Uptime Institute Tier Standards and data center tier classifications
Background in engineering, facilities management, or technical consulting services
Familiarity with building automation and monitoring systems
Experience with HVAC design analysis, cooling system capacity evaluation, and aging infrastructure assessments
Knowledge of generator load analysis, UPS phased implementation strategies, and remaining useful life assessments

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive Critical Environment Gap Assessments (CEGA) for data centers and mission-critical facilities through visual, non-intrusive inspections of MEP systems
Inspecting and evaluating UPS systems, generators, PDUs (power distribution units), transformers, electrical distribution, cooling infrastructure (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, evaporative cooling systems), fire suppression and life safety systems (FM200, pre-action sprinklers, VESDA), and building automation and monitoring systems
Evaluating equipment condition, redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N), and operational readiness while assessing compliance with industry standards including NFPA 110, NFPA 70, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, and ASHRAE
Identifying single points of failure, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure gaps, then documenting findings through detailed photographic records and equipment condition matrices
Conducting generator systems feasibility studies including load analysis and right sizing recommendations, developing UPS replacement strategies with phased implementation plans maintaining operational redundancy, and performing HVAC design analysis and system replacement concept development
Evaluating cooling system capacity, redundancy, and failure response scenarios while analyzing aging infrastructure and providing remaining useful life assessments
Serving as primary client contact during site visits and assessment activities, conducting stakeholder interviews with facility management, engineering, and maintenance personnel, and coordinating site access, escorts, and logistics for multi-day field investigations
Delivering virtual and in-person presentations of findings to client leadership teams and translating complex technical issues into actionable business recommendations
Generating detailed technical proposals including scope definition, deliverables, and pricing, developing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for capital improvements, tracking project hours, expenses, and profitability metrics, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget parameters, and identifying opportunities for follow-on services and scope expansions