Vice President – Integrated Energy Infrastructure Finance & Advisory

JLL•Madison, CO

6d•$200,000 - $240,000•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’s Energy Advisory practice delivers comprehensive energy solutions that enhance commercial real estate value, improve operational performance, and advance sustainability goals. We support institutional investors, asset owners, developers, and corporate occupiers as they navigate the new reality of energy’s role in real estate—transforming energy from a passive utility into a strategic portfolio priority. Our team provides innovative solutions that optimize asset performance and sustainability across the full spectrum of energy infrastructure opportunities, from onsite generation and storage to advanced demand response, procurement, and decarbonization. Position Overview The Vice President, Integrated Energy & Real Estate Finance Advisory, will act as the primary link between JLL’s Energy Advisory Services (EAS) and the firm’s Real Estate, Capital Markets, and Transactions teams. You will drive the integration of energy strategies directly into real estate decision-making for investors, landlords, and institutional clients. This role will enable EAS to provide targeted, actionable insights on the financial and operational implications of energy assets for property acquisitions, leasing, and disposition strategies Operating at the intersection of energy policy, project finance, risk management, and real estate strategy, this highly visible executive-level role requires creativity and technical rigor to develop actionable, cross-functional solutions. The ideal candidate will enable clients to unlock value—now and for the future—across every building type and portfolio scale, making energy a driver of long-term asset performance.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in energy and infrastructure finance, distributed energy project advisory, commercial due diligence, and project development, preferably with experience linking public and private sector engagements.
Demonstrated experience working across multi-site or multi-asset portfolios, delivering value through integrated technical and financial solutions.
Proven understanding of the convergence of energy, real estate, and infrastructure; including market volatility, regulatory drivers, and emerging technologies.
Exceptional relationship management, executive presence, strategic problem-solving, and ability to bridge technical and financial disciplines for holistic client outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Series 50/54 Municipal Advisor licenses are valued; experience in data centers, advanced manufacturing, or water infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

Bridging Advisory & Finance Solutions Integrate financial advisory with distributed energy expertise to develop comprehensive, client-centric solutions that deliver impactful ROI from energy cost reductions and new and incremental leasing and energy revenues while positioning assets for long-term resilience and measurable financial, operational, and sustainability benefits.
Advise institutional CRE investors, asset owners, and developers on optimizing ownership, financing, and sustainability for multi-site and portfolio-based energy infrastructure, with strategies including on-site renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, and advanced energy management platforms.
Lead business cases to assess and quantify the impact of energy infrastructure, including renewables, storage, and energy management systems, on real estate value, deal structure, leasing decisions, and exit strategies.
Work with Capital Markets, Transactions, and Valuation teams to integrate energy considerations into underwriting, IRR calculations, and exit cap analysis for acquisitions and dispositions
Support the broader EAS across projects, by translating complex technical, financial, and regulatory outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for C-suite decision-makers and investment committees.
Pursue and secure client opportunities that leverage the combined strengths of JLL’s energy advisory project finance and distributed energy teams.
Help expand the EAS to large-scale Institutional Real Estate investors, developing a pipeline and maintaining regular contact with prospect clients.
Actively lead new engagements and business development pursuits that involve the financial screening, prioritization and due diligence of Real Estate assets and portfolios to optimize the installation of optimal energy solutions across the US, maintaining regular contact with clients and other key stakeholders to deliver proposals that align with client objectives and maximize commercial value for JLL.
Promote the EA Services both internally and externally, helping increase JLL’s presence in key industry events and conferences.
Strategic Advisory in an Unpredictable Market Partner with the Corporate Finance Teams (Javelin) and EAS Project Finance Team to help structure transactions that maximize tax incentives and investment returns, minimize revenue volatility, and achieve resilience
Policy, Regulation & Market Insights Partner with JLL research and experts across EAS to provide to evaluate and inform clients on how federal, state, and local energy policies, market design, and regulatory incentives impact distributed energy resources and real estate investment.
Identify, quantify, and facilitate policy incentive stacking to maximize project economics.
Monitor regulatory and carbon market developments influencing energy supply, policy, and competitive landscapes, proactively advising clients on opportunities and obligations and impact on future DER investments.
Collaboration and Thought Leadership Contribute to JLL’s thought leadership; represent the firm at industry events and support growth and mentoring within the practice.