Sustainability Operations Lead for Smart Buildings

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a senior leader to head the Sustainable Operations Team in Charlotte, NC. You will embed sustainability thinking across the real estate lifecycle, align with client KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and decarbonization across multiple buildings.

The role requires an advanced degree with 15+ years of experience in sustainable operations or engineering for commercial facilities.

Qualifications

• University degree, plus advanced degree in Science, engineering, math, or related fields demonstrating mastery of building systems (HVAC, lighting, building management systems)
• 15+ years' experience in sustainable operations and/or engineering of commercial buildings
• Strong operations experience in large multi-dimensional organizations with focus on operations management, productivity, or engineering excellence
• Experience in building/developing engineering toolsets to increase labor productivity and quality
• Strong data management and database development experience
• Strong experience with building management & automation systems (Siemens, ALC, JCI, Schneider)
• Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams
• Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of sustainability activities across the client real estate portfolio
• Meet client sustainability objectives and KPIs with transparent monitoring and reporting
• Provide strategic direction on sustainability services to meet client expectations
• Manage a high-performing sustainable operations team of utilities, energy, sustainability, and smart buildings experts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other JLL service lines to elevate sustainability goals
• Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance
• Provide expertise in Smart Building controls, energy efficiencies, load shifting, and decarbonization
• Lead stakeholder engagement and team leadership to ensure delivery per scope and schedule

Skills

Sustainability operations

Project management

Data management

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/math

Advanced degree in science/engineering/math

Tools

Siemens BMS

ALC

Johnson Controls (JCI)

Schneider Electric BMS

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a senior leader to head the Sustainable Operations Team in Charlotte, NC. You will embed sustainability thinking across the real estate lifecycle, align with client KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and decarbonization across multiple buildings.

The role requires an advanced degree with 15+ years of experience in sustainable operations or engineering for commercial facilities.