Smart Building Performance Manger

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Smart Building Performance Manager to administer and optimize a portfolio-wide Smart Building platform. You will analyze building data, support leadership, and drive platform adoption across site teams.

The role emphasizes time-series analytics, KPI reporting, and collaboration with builders and vendors to improve energy efficiency and facilities performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related field) with building systems knowledge.
• Experience with HVAC/mechanical or controls design, commissioning, or optimization.
• Ability to analyze time-series data to spot performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer and operate the Smart Building platform.
• Analyze portfolio/building data and trends for KPI reporting.
• Support onboarding and platform adoption for site teams.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to develop reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate issue triage, work orders, and vendor interactions.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Autonomous work style

Technical adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Building automation systems

Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) software

Energy management tools

Time-series analytics platform

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

Smart Building Performance Manager

About the job

What this job involves

Support portfolio-wide operational teams on the Client account through leveraging a newly deployed Smart Building operational data and analytics technology platform. The position will have primary responsibility for the administration and day-to-day operation of the Smart Building platform. Duties include analyzing portfolio and building-level data and trends, supporting account leadership, and building teams to maximize platform utilization and show the operational benefit of the technology and associated processes. In-depth platform training will ensure the right candidate's successful transition into the role.

Your day-to-day tasks will include

• Act as the System Administrator to ensure end-users are configured correctly and assigned to the correct accounts, roles, and access levels
• Support and troubleshoot day-to-day issues or anomalies within the Smart Building OT platform and initiate corrective action with on-site building level teams or third-party vendors as required
• Act as a subject matter expert to ensure site teams have support during onboarding, adoption, and utilization of the platform tools and solutions
• Work with account leadership and analytics/business intelligence support teams to develop required KPI and reporting requirements
• Facilitate the transformation of how the account manages reactive work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, and capital planning in a collaborative environment using data and analytics as critical decision criteria
• Support the operational and technical functionality of building systems and infrastructure, including operational KPIs, and monitor data and analytics outputs accordingly
• Leverage the data platform and analytics to help site teams identify potential issues or improvement opportunities via 'faults' or 'events' and coordinate findings with site teams
• Support efforts in energy management, sustainability, and facility/property management as required to develop ROI calculations, secure budgets, and support improvement projects
• Coordinate with and support site teams to prioritize and triage incoming issues, submit and manage work orders, and collaborate with vendors and JLL personnel on-site in any remediation and verification of long-term resolutions

Desired experience and technical skills

• A bachelor's degree in engineering (or substantial professional experience or related field) with direct knowledge of building systems and operations
• Experience in building systems (ideally HVAC/mechanical or controls) design, commissioning, retro-commissioning, optimization, and analysis
• Leverage time-series data and analytics to identify performance deficiencies, anomalies, or improvement opportunities
• Strong empirical analysis skills: quickly process and understand data in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Ability to contribute to the creation of client-ready materials, reports, and visualizations
• Strong communication and presentation skills targeting audiences (technicians to leadership teams) are required
• Ability to master a new software product and platform quickly
• Comfortable working autonomously and driving results without continuous supervision
• A strong and unwavering desire to make things work properly-even when there are obstacles

Preferred

• Experience in commercial or corporate real estate and facility operations or property management
• Certifications such as Certified Energy Manager, Professional Engineer, etc.
• Experience deploying, managing, or upgrading building automation systems or other direct digital control, commissioning, and monitoring technologies
• Experience with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) software and processes: i.e., deploying, managing, tuning, and operationalizing results from FDD applications in operating buildings
• Experience with utility metering (electrical, gas, water) design, installation projects, integration, and maintenance

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position

135,000.00 - 160,000.00 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 -Bridgewater, NJ, Carteret, NJ, JERSEY CITY, NJ

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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