Associate Project Manager, Sustainable Buildings

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

We are currently seeking an Associate Project Manager specializing in Sustainable Building design & construction to join our Sustainability Consulting team. Our team’s priorities are:

Delivering strategic solutions for clients

Actively collaborating across platforms

Developing our people and inspiring others

Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace

Applying new technology and data to drive change

What this job involves

Supporting and managing industry changing projects

As an Associate Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for working with a team to deliver challenging sustainability projects related to new construction and existing building operations. Your continuous development of skills and adoption of new technologies is key to the impact you will have in this role. You will interact with clients and vendors to develop collaborative solutions, manage project related documentation, perform research, conduct weekly meetings and develop reports and memos communicating technical details, processes and action items. Your knowledge of commercial real estate operations, sustainability and energy management, construction and/or architectural industry will speak to your ability to support your team in delivering interesting and industry changing projects.

Being collaborative, client focused, and team driven

You are focused on creating an energized and collaborative environment. Your primary focus will be project delivery and driving client satisfaction through teamwork and relationship development. You are proactive and forward thinking, seeking to understand the needs perspectives and motivations of clients. You will deliver consistent, timely, high quality work meeting project requirements in a cost-effective way. You will also be able to manage minor renovation projects and assist in managing projects of varying sizes.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Participate in project meetings, charrettes and presentations

Keep a detailed record of all topics covered in weekly meetings for reference by the team

Develop and track sustainability metrics and goals

Support team with documentation to achieve green building certifications (such as LEED, WELL, Zero Carbon, etc.)

Provide written and oral comments and reports to design teams, owners, or contractors

If needed, conduct project job site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to sustainable design specifications, owner expectations and building codes

Support project executives on large complex projects and assignments

Proactively manage project-related issues on account or assignment

Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects

Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner

Required Qualifications:

1-3 years’ experience in real estate sustainability, corporate environmental management or energy efficiency

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP accreditation, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, Energy Manager in Training/Certified Energy Manager

BA/BS degree in environmental science, engineering, real estate, architecture, or related field with strong record of academic achievement

Possess strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with any of the following: LEED, WELL, Fitwel, GRESB, ENERGY STAR, Building HVAC Systems

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.