JLL Americas Energy Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Americas Energy Manager to lead strategic energy programs across an 18-million-square-foot portfolio, including labs and data centers. You will drive OpEx and CapEx energy projects, deploy AI/FDD analytics, and partner with site teams to deliver measurable energy and cost savings.

Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background, extensive energy program experience, and strong communication skills to present findings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical) or related technical field.
• Proven experience in energy management, building operations, or contracting for large real estate portfolios.
• Strong technical competency in HVAC, central plants, hot water systems, and BAS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic energy management plans for the Americas portfolio to meet greenhouse gas targets.
• Manage and expand low/no-cost energy savings programs and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Leverage AI and Fault Detection and Diagnostics tools to automate energy conservation measures.
• Collaborate with on-site facility managers and engineers to implement adjustments and optimize systems.
• Oversee OpEx energy projects from scoping to execution and verification.
• Review designs for large capital projects to ensure maximum energy efficiency.
• Co-author and present quarterly energy savings reports and regional data.
• Provide technical training on sustainable practices and energy-saving methodologies.
• Engage with utility companies and regulators to leverage rebates and trends.
• Maintain SOPs and use Corrigo for maintenance tracking.
• Lead regional energy workstreams and share best practices across accounts.

Skills

HVAC systems

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

Energy data analysis

Project management

OpEx budgeting

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical)

Tools

Corrigo CMMS

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.**What this job involves -** This role is pivotal in driving energy efficiency and sustainable practices across our client's expansive 18-million-square-foot Americas corporate real estate portfolio, which encompasses mixed-use offices, labs, and data centers. As the Americas Energy Manager, you will lead both CapEx and OpEx energy projects, manage highly successful low/no-cost energy programs, and implement advanced AI and Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) analytics tools to automate conservation measures. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. Partnering closely with site facilities managers and building engineers, you will identify energy efficiency opportunities, review capital project designs, and manage quarterly and monthly sustainability reporting. In this position, you will lead efforts to optimize building performance, manage utility data, and champion conservation projects that align with our client's ambitious net-zero carbon goals. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you will leverage this network to share best practices and scale impact. By steering these critical programs, you will help redefine how corporate real estate impacts the planet while delivering measurable financial and environmental value. ## What your day-to-day will look like:* Develop and execute strategic energy management plans across the client's Americas portfolio to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets.* Manage and expand the portfolio's Low/No Cost energy savings program to identify and execute operational efficiency opportunities* Leverage AI platforms and Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) analytics tools to automate and streamline the identification of energy conservation measures.* Collaborate daily with on-site facility managers and building engineers to implement energy-saving adjustments and optimize building systems.* Direct the lifecycle of OpEx energy projects and provide project management oversight from initial scoping to execution and verification.* Review engineering designs for large capital projects and lifecycle replacement initiatives across the Americas portfolio to ensure maximum energy efficiency.* Co-author and co-present quarterly low/no-cost energy savings reports and compile regional data for the monthly global energy report.* Provide technical expertise and training to operations teams on sustainable practices and advanced energy-saving methodologies.* Engage with external utility companies, regulatory bodies, and industry groups to leverage rebate opportunities and stay ahead of energy trends.* We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success by exploring and piloting cutting-edge smart building and electrification technologies.* Maintain and update standard operating procedures for project playbooks and work order/ maintenance tracking systems like Corrigo.* Lead regional energy workstreams and collaborate with platform teams to develop and share energy management best practices across JLL accounts. ## Required qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred), environmental science, sustainability, or a related technical field.* Proven experience in energy management, mechanical contracting, or building operations within large-scale commercial real estate.* Experience managing or supporting energy programs across large, complex portfolios including labs, data centers, and corporate offices.* Strong technical competency in HVAC systems, central plants, hot water systems, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).* Advanced capability in calculating energy savings, analyzing complex utility datasets, and interpreting trend data.* We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career through continuous technical learning and professional development.* Demonstrated experience managing OpEx budgets and coordinating multiple energy-focused engineering projects simultaneously.* Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills, with a positive, solutions-oriented approach to complex engineering challenges. ## Preferred qualifications:* Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential or active pursuit of CIET CEM certification.* Familiarity with smart building platforms, IoT sensors, and advanced analytical tools used in modern energy management.* Proficiency with Corrigo or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for project financial tracking and work order management.* Experience aligning building automation system architecture with corporate information security standards.* Experience managing energy and sustainability programs specifically for technology clients or large, complex corporate portfolios.* Technical knowledge of central plant electrification projects, including heat recovery chillers and boiler optimization strategies.* Experience navigating local building performance standards and carbon compliance regulations across key North American jurisdictions.* We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and we value candidates who actively mentor colleagues and share technical best practices.This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Expected compensation for this position:** 160,000.00 – 194,000.00 USD per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.* **Location:**On-site –San Jose, CA 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!