Regional Sustainable Operations Manager

About the Job At JLL, we are driving sustainability through everything that we do, across all service lines and job positions. Specifically, we are growing our Sustainability practice to drive end-to-end sustainability solutions in real estate, from site selection to decommissioning. In this role, you will work directly with one of our high-profile clients, acting as an embedded extension of their in-house Sustainability Team. As a member of the JLL Sustainable Operations Team with a deep knowledge of the needs of our client’s program, you will ensure they are capturing JLL’s full suite of sustainability services. You will act as an accelerator and partner-collaborator enabling our client to increase engagement across stakeholders and progress towards goals. You will ensure effective integration across regions/business/functions throughout the real estate lifecycle, influence behavioral changes, including change management ownership, required to achieve scope of work delivery, goals, and targets. This role requires a strategic and programmatic approach to embed sustainability thinking and practices across the real estate lifecycle. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and execute energy management or sustainability strategy, including local site-level plans. Engage with JLL facility managers and landlords to become the key point of contact for the provision of wide-ranging advice in relation to all aspects of environmental sustainability. Implement energy and sustainability programs to reach objectives. Support reporting objectives and provide management information relating to the use of utilities and the impact on the internal and external environment. Manage the energy, waste, and water data collection process within the JLL technology platform and produce periodic (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annual) reports that are tailored to meet our client’s specific requirements. Work with the global utility operations team to deliver reports demonstrating KPI compliance and ad-hoc reporting needs as they arise. Drive operational improvements though the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve energy, carbon, and sustainability performance across regional portfolio and building-level perspective. Collaborate with other JLL Sustainable Operations team members to share best practices, identify opportunities, and develop case studies. Drive implementation of site-level sustainability plans to facility managers, and provide training to support their site-level activities. To apply you need to be / have: Requirements – Essential University Degree (Science, engineering, math or related fields) Technical understanding of the most common HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems In-depth understanding of energy and water conservation measures Experienced with benchmarking and analyzing utility data to drive sustainability measures In-depth understanding of Greenhouse Gas Emission scopes and reporting Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus Requirements – Desirable Experience conducting site walkthroughs to find conservation measures (e.g., ASHRAE Level 1 and 2) Strong project management skills and an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high pressure, deadline driven environment Knowledge of six sigma, change management, and other frameworks to drive incremental improvements and results at scale Experience in the preparation of tenders and work orders and the ability to select appropriate equipment and service vendors Knowledge of environmental reporting, utility management and energy budgets, an environmental improvement program, and ISO 14001 (or similar) compliance. Familiarity with energy procurement process and renewable energy options