• Job Description

  Req#: REQ294369

  JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

  
  Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

  We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Sustainability Project Manager specializing in ESG Strategy and Reporting to join our Sustainability Consulting team in North America (remote/hybrid from anywhere in the U.S. and/or Canada).

  What this job involves

  As a Senior Sustainability Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for leading and delivering ESG advisory services, ESG strategy and disclosure projects for Fortune 500 clients around the globe . You will support the sustainability consulting team to deliver challenging commercial real estate projects for a diverse set of owner, occupier, and investor clients. You will collect and prepare strategy and reporting documentation, track metrics, maintain schedules and budgets and deliver client updates. Your interest in sustainability projects from start to finish will speak to your ability to support your team in delivering impactful results. You are accountable, collaborative, a self-starter, and demonstrate enthusiasm for implementing innovative ideas in a team environment. You are proactive and can think ahead to anticipate the needs of the team regarding market trends, data accuracy, research, and project management related technology.

  Job Activities (sampling)

  • Lead consulting service s delivery through strong client relationship and management skills for a range of large and complex real estate clients, including investor, owner, and occupier

  • Coordinate with clients to develop creative and effective solutions to meet their ESG and sustainability ambitions, including , but not limited to , goal development , disclosure and reporting, strategy roadmaps, and plan implementation

  • Work with data services team to support ESG data collection and benchmarking efforts for client properties, including, new client portfolio and acquisition onboarding, and analyzing client ESG data and utility data.

  • Work with data services team and property managers to collect and provide documentation needed for annual assurance data processes.

  • Support client participation in industry reporting initiatives, such as GRESB, UN PRI, GRI, and TCFD.

  • Support the development of client Annual Sustainability/ESG/CSR reports

  • Conduct research and investigation into industry trends, best practices, and ESG topics.

  • Inspire the consulting team by acting as a role model and mentor, support skills and learning development .

  • Engage with clients, investors, developers, occupiers of commercial real estate and fellow JLL colleagues to develop relationships, identify new opportunities to deliver sustainability solutions and drive business growth

  Education & E xperience

  • 6-10 years’ experience in Real Estate Sustainability, Reporting and Disclosure, Corporate Environmental Management

  • LEED AP, WELL AP and/or Fitwel Ambassador, LBC and other related credentials

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, real estate, architecture, or related field

  • Experience with ESG data collection and benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and familiarity with others (e.g., Measurabl , Yardi, Resource Advisor, Conservice, etc.) a plus

  • Understand climate science and commercial real estate’s role in climate change

  • Experience with Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol, including data collection, calculations and baselining for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions.

  • Develop climate risk strategies suitable for application to both corporate occupiers and investor clients to align with industry standards , such as TCFD

  • Provide clients with solutions to reduce risk associated local, regional, and global regulations that affect the built environment

  • Understand external ESG reporting framework requirements and how to clearly communicate and align client disclosures for GRI, GRESB, CDP, SASB

  • Analyze client data including identifying and benchmarking KPIs for internal and external reporting or disclosure

  • Familiar with benchmarking application tools in the marketplace used for sustainability and ESG disclosure.

  • Conduct financial calculations to support client decision making for sustainability focused projects including IRR, NOI, payback, asset value

  • Broad knowledge of technologies or solutions that provide energy, emissions or water reductions or monetary savings for real estate investors or corporate occupiers

  • Experience working with diverse asset classes and knowledge of the unique sustainability challenges and opportunities presented by each - Retail, Residential, Industrial, Office, Hotel

  • Understand the design and construction of buildings or tenant spaces and how best to implement energy and water efficiency characteristics and materials selection to promote sustainability and health & wellness.

  • Experience supporting or implementing Net Zero strategy (energy, carbon/emissions, water, waste) for corporate occupiers or investors with a focus in real estate

  Personal Qualities

  • Positive attitude and a team player

  • Efficient and effective communicator, capable of translating industry jargon and technical information into digestible content

  • Great listener, both of clients and other team members

  • Helps and serves clients to anticipate , understand, and exceed their needs while maximizing value creation

  • Builds rapport and maintains friendly, respectful relationships across the business and externally with stakeholders and clients

  • Autonomous yet capable and willing to work on and support a team

  • Organized and focused, strong project and people management skills

  • Focuses on the business’s bottom line and identifies opportunities that hold the most promise for additional sources of income and/or cost reduction

  • Uses imagination to create innovative and engaging products and solutions that challenge the status quo

  • Understands how analytics and technology can be used to measure the effectiveness of activities, support decision making, and ultimately ensure success

  Estimated compensation for this position is:

  143,000.00 – 165,000.00 USD

  The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable. The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

  Location:

  Remote –Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY, Olympia, WA, Pittsburgh, PA, Raleigh, NC, Sacramento, CA, Salem, OR, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Toronto, ON

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  If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

  
  Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

  JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

  • Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

  About JLL –

  For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY . JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com .

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• About the company

  Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is a global commercial real estate services company, founded in the United Kingdom with offices in 80 countries. The company also provides investment management services worldwide, including services to institutional and retail investors, and to high-net-worth individuals.

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