Sustainability Integration Lead

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What this job involves:

In this role, you will work directly with one of our high-profile clients as the leader of the JLL Sustainable Operations Team. You will develop deep knowledge of client program needs, act as an accelerator and collaborator within JLL services, and ensure sustainability integration across business functions throughout the real estate lifecycle. This position requires a programmatic approach to embed sustainability thinking and practices into space selection, fit-outs, occupancy, maintenance, and experience.

The position is hybrid requiring 2 to 3 days a week in office.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of all sustainability activities across the client real estate portfolio

Meeting client sustainability objectives and KPIs while ensuring transparent monitoring and performance reporting processes

Providing strategic direction on effectively implementing sustainability services that meet client expectations

Managing a high-performing sustainable operations team consisting of utilities, energy, sustainability, and smart buildings experts

Networking cross-functionally to collaborate with other JLL service lines and elevate sustainability mission objectives

Developing and enhancing systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance

Providing expertise in Smart Building controls, building energy efficiencies, load shifting strategies, and decarbonization

Executing stakeholder engagement and team leadership to ensure delivery according to scope and schedule

Demonstrating innovative thinking and proactive management in bringing new solutions to service delivery

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

University degree, plus advanced degree in Science, engineering, math, or related fields demonstrating mastery of building systems (HVAC, lighting, building management systems) and sustainability aspects
15+ years' experience in sustainable operations and/or engineering of commercial buildings

Strong operations experience in large multi-dimensional organizations with focus on operations management, productivity, or engineering excellence

Experience in building/developing engineering toolsets to increase labor productivity and quality

Strong data management and database development experience

Strong experience with building management & automation systems (Siemens, ALC, JCI, Schneider)
Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams

Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills

Preferred:

Applied experience in building auditing, commissioning, retrofit and design

Experience working with corporate clients and understanding of landlord/tenant relationships

Track record integrating sustainability into organizational operations

Experience developing and implementing ambitious sustainability programs including tactical plans and procedures

Understanding of key sustainability issues: decarbonization, embodied carbon, circularity, resource preservation, biodiversity, climate risk, health & wellbeing, and social value creation

Knowledge of regression modeling and statistical analysis

Ability to obtain buy-in and…