Energy & Sustainability Strategy Lead

JLL; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Energy & Sustainability Manager to lead energy management and decarbonization initiatives for a key client in the Richmond area. The role reports to the Sustainable Operations Director and focuses on delivering energy savings, carbon footprint reductions, and optimized utility costs.

The successful candidate will conduct audits, establish M&V frameworks, and drive capital retrofit projects while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet client KPIs.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Manage the energy data collection process within JLL's technology platform and produce monthly and quarterly reports tailored to meet clients' specific

Job description

JLL is seeking a Senior Energy & Sustainability Manager to lead energy management and decarbonization initiatives for a key client in the Richmond area. The role reports to the Sustainable Operations Director and focuses on delivering energy savings, carbon footprint reductions, and optimized utility costs.

The successful candidate will conduct audits, establish M&V frameworks, and drive capital retrofit projects while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet client KPIs.