Energy Manager

JLL; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Energy & Sustainability Manager in Boulder to lead the development and execution of comprehensive energy management and decarbonization programs for client assignments. You will report to the Sustainable Operations Director and oversee energy management initiatives to deliver on KPI's including energy savings, carbon footprint reduction, and utility cost optimization.

You will conduct facility energy audits, evaluate lifecycle costs, draft project scopes, implement M&V

Responsibilities

• Project Identification, Feasibility & Technical Delivery: Conduct facility energy audits and technical reviews to identify high-impact energy conservation measures and facility improvement retrofits
• Utility Data Governance, Auditing & GHG Reporting: Manage energy data collection, produce reports, and support regulatory disclosures
• Site Operations & Facility Manager Engagement: Collaborate with local Site Facility Managers to review BAS operation and energy performance
• Program Strategy & Decarbonization Roadmap: Develop roadmaps to meet client carbon reduction goals and drive energy/sustainability improvements

Job description

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.

Senior Energy & Sustainability Manager

About JLL

We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

Role Purpose

The Energy & Sustainability Manager will serve on multiple on a single client assignment, leading the development and execution of comprehensive energy management and decarbonization programs. The Energy & Sustainability Manager will report to the Sustainable Operations Director and will oversee the development and execution of energy management programs in order to delivery on client KPI's including energy savings, carbon footprint reduction, and utility cost optimization.

What this job involves

1. Project Identification, Feasibility & Technical Delivery
   • Conduct facility energy audits and technical reviews to identify high-impact energy conservation measures (ECMs) and facility improvement retrofits
   • Evaluate technical viability, risk profiles, lifecycle costs (LCCA), and ROI for proposed facility projects
   • Draft comprehensive technical project scopes for capital retrofits and operational improvements
   • Implement Measurement & Verification (M&V) frameworks to validate long-term equipment performance, quantify post-implementation energy and demand savings, and report performance against contractual savings guarantees
   • Identify, apply for, and secure external utility rebates and government decarbonization grants to reduce net capital project payback periods
2. Utility Data Governance, Auditing & GHG Reporting
   • Manage the energy data collection process within JLL's technology platform and produce monthly and quarterly reports tailored to meet clients' specific requirements
   • Continuously analyze site electrical and gas consumption patterns to establish performance baselines and spot operational anomalies
   • Audit utility bills to identify rate structure optimization opportunities, demand charge reductions, and billing errors
   • Prepare standard energy consumption and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reports to support corporate sustainability disclosure requirements
   • Provide data support, verification, and technical documentation for external utility compliance and regulatory audits
   • Support corporate reporting objectives and provide management information relating to the use of utilities and their environmental impact
3. Site Operations & Facility Manager Engagement
   • Partner directly with local Site Facility Managers to conduct operational reviews, assess equipment schedules, and review Building Automation System (BAS) operation sequences
   • Recommend continuous improvement strategies that reduce energy intensity without compromising facility comfort, safety, or critical lab/production environment requirements
   • Act as the subject matter expert to educate and guide key stakeholders on energy and sustainability topics and requests
4. Program Strategy & Decarbonization Roadmap
   • Develop decarbonization roadmaps and strategic planning to achieve client carbon reduction goals, translating targets into phased, actionable capital retrofits and energy conservation measures
   • Drive operational improvements through identification and implementation of opportunities to improve energy and sustainability performance across extensive portfolios
   • Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance
5. Collaboration & Leadership
   • Collaborate with other JLL energy managers to share best practices, develop case studies, and develop new business opportunities
   • Provide technical training and/or mentor more junior colleagues
   • Lead the technical support team to solve complex problems, plan and prioritize deadlines, and think strategically to identify innovative solutions

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