Energy and Sustainability Manager

Energy and Sustainability Manager – JLL

What this job involves:

As an Energy and Sustainability Manager at JLL, you'll lead the development and execution of comprehensive energy management strategies for our clients' diverse real estate portfolios, including commercial offices and mission-critical data centers. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on technical expertise to deliver measurable energy savings, reduce carbon emissions, and advance sustainability goals. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging JLL's industry-leading energy and sustainability services to identify, prioritize, and implement capital projects and operational improvements that drive both environmental and financial value. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on corporate sustainability objectives while working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with top-tier professionals across JLL's global platform.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and execute energy management strategies for clients' real estate portfolios, implementing programs to achieve savings goals and targets within established timelines
• Manage energy benchmarking and assessment using Energy Star Portfolio Manager and internal software platforms, analyzing consumption metrics to identify opportunities and create control plans that sustain energy savings
• Lead data center energy optimization initiatives, including assessment of cooling systems, power distribution efficiency (PUE), and implementation of advanced monitoring and control strategies for high-density computing environments
• Conduct ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 on-site energy audits, identifying and prioritizing energy capital projects such as HVAC upgrades, lighting retrofits, building envelope enhancements, and controls strategies
• Develop financial analyses and business cases for energy projects to support budgeting and approval processes
• Provide clear and concise reporting of energy and sustainability activities, metrics (cost savings, CO2 reductions, water conservation), and achievements to clients through presentations and regular communications
• Advise, coach, and support building staff (facility managers, engineers, technicians) in identifying, scoping, and implementing energy efficiency improvements across portfolio sites
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or industrial) or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience with energy conservation, energy management, performance contracting, or energy engineering
• Demonstrated experience with data center energy management, including knowledge of cooling optimization, power distribution, UPS systems, and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building automation and control systems across commercial offices and data centers
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with proven ability to present information to all levels of management
• Strong project management and leadership skills with excellent analytical, organizational, and time management capabilities
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and online software platforms with ability to use spreadsheets and advanced data analysis applications
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEED accreditation (AP or Green Associate)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and publishing best practice case studies
• Knowledge of renewable energy solutions, energy supply procurement strategies, and building intelligence tools
• Track record of active participation in business development and sales processes
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to multi-task, bring alternate perspectives to analysis, and deliver excellent customer service
  
  

Location:

DC/Virginia – Remote

*Please note that the listed compensation is just base salary and does not include the bonus*