Site Assessment Specialist

JLL; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Technical Services Site Assessment Specialist to lead critical environment assessments for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will conduct CEGA inspections, evaluate MEP systems, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients.

Responsibilities include developing proposals, managing projects from proposal through deliverable, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring profitability while traveling up to 30% domestically to sites across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on experience in critical facilities, data centers, or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Expertise in electrical power systems, mechanical cooling, fire suppression and life safety, and building automation.
• Strong knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards and NFPA codes.
• Experience developing technical proposals, scope documents, and ROM estimates.
• Track record of managing project profitability and multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to executives.
• Proficiency with MS Office and photo documentation.
• Willingness to travel 30% domestically; multi-day site assessments.
• Physical capability to access rooftops and mechanical/electrical rooms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CEGA assessments for data centers via visual inspections of MEP systems.
• Evaluate electrical power systems, cooling, fire suppression, and BAS.
• Identify gaps, redundancy, and single points of failure; recommend fixes.
• Develop feasibility studies for generator and UPS strategies and HVAC design.
• Serve as primary client contact; present findings to leadership.
• Produce technical proposals with scope, deliverables, ROM costs.
• Manage multiple projects with hours, expenses, profitability, on-time delivery.
• Maintain documentation including photo archives and equipment inventories.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Mechanical cooling systems

Building automation systems

NFPA/Uptime standards

Budget management

Client communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

DCIM platforms

CRM systems

Job description

Technical Services Site Assessment Specialist

This client-facing role combines technical expertise with consulting services to deliver comprehensive facility assessments for mission-critical infrastructure. You'll independently conduct Critical Environment Gap Assessments for data centers and critical facilities, evaluating MEP systems, identifying infrastructure gaps, and providing actionable recommendations. The position requires managing projects from proposal development through final deliverable while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring project profitability. Success in this role means translating complex technical findings into clear business recommendations that help clients optimize their critical infrastructure investments.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Conducting comprehensive Critical Environment Gap Assessments (CEGA) for data centers and mission-critical facilities through visual, non-intrusive inspections of MEP systems
• Performing detailed evaluations of electrical power systems (UPS, generators, PDUs, transformers, switchgear), cooling infrastructure (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units), fire suppression systems, and building automation systems
• Assessing equipment condition, redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N), compliance with industry standards (NFPA, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE), and identifying single points of failure or deferred maintenance
• Developing feasibility studies for generator systems, UPS replacement strategies, and HVAC design analysis with phased implementation plans
• Serving as primary client contact during site visits, conducting stakeholder interviews, coordinating logistics, and delivering findings presentations to client leadership teams
• Generating detailed technical proposals with scope definition, deliverables, pricing, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for capital improvements
• Authoring comprehensive assessment reports including executive summaries, MEP systems analysis, code compliance gaps, prioritized recommendations with implementation timelines, and opinion of probable costs
• Managing multiple concurrent projects by tracking hours, expenses, profitability metrics, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
• Maintaining organized documentation including photo archives, equipment inventory matrices, and management presentations that meet JLL quality standards.

Desired experience and technical skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field
• Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on experience in critical facilities, data centers, or mission-critical infrastructure
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical power systems (UPS, generators, PDUs, ATS, switchgear), mechanical cooling systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, evaporative cooling), fire suppression and life safety systems, and building automation systems
• Strong understanding of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, NFPA codes (70, 75, 110), data center design best practices, redundancy configurations, and equipment lifecycle management
• Proven experience developing technical proposals, scope documents, and ROM cost estimates for capital projects
• Strong financial acumen with ability to track project profitability and manage budgets while managing multiple concurrent projects effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex technical information to non-technical and executive-level audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with photo documentation and digital asset management
• Willingness and ability to travel 30% (domestic) and conduct multi-day site assessments
• Physical capability to navigate facility environments including rooftops, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, confined spaces, and climbing ladders

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Relevant certifications such as CEM (Certified Energy Manager), CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), or equivalent
• Experience with data center commissioning or recommissioning
• Familiarity with specific equipment manufacturers and background in consulting or professional services environment
• Experience with MS Project or similar CRM/project management platforms
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drawing review software and familiarity with building automation systems and DCIM platforms