Senior Project Manager, Sustainability Owner's Rep

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We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in Sustainability Owner’s Representation 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 a Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for leading and delivering challenging projects. Your strong knowledge of construction projects from start to finish will speak to your ability to push the business forward through innovative and industry-changing ideas. You will contribute to the development of project budgeting and scheduling and overseeing the strategy and execution. You will be focused on the client experience by providing innovative solutions to conflicting priorities. 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 scope and manage complex projects.

Job Activities (sampling)

• Be onsite at the client’s global offices upon client’s request (approx. 25% of the time) to support client system performance
• Deep knowledge of design, construction, commissioning, MEP and BMS systems in new buildings, retrofits, and construction
• Oversee the client’s Design Guidelines and its continuous improvement
• Support the successful development and delivery of activities related to achieving environmental and sustainability objectives for projects.
• Projects are typically fit-outs, retrofits, building upgrades, energy and sustainability projects, and new development
• Perform investigations as the technical escalation point on complex systems operations and MEP design challenges
• Provide technical advisory for sustainability strategies (LEED, WELL, etc.) as they relate to MEP+L systems
• Provide centralized support to standardize and improve reliability & performance of building management systems, lighting control systems, energy management systems, fault detection, and critical alarm monitoring systems
• Proactively generate strategic recommendations to enhance service quality, optimize operational costs, mitigate technical risks, and improve workplace experience
• Provide engineering quality assurance & control for client’s capital projects
• Manage financials on assigned projects (project set up, invoices, AR, etc.)
• Consistently demonstrate subject matter expertise on energy performance optimization, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, policies and programs, and sustainability in the built environment
• Demonstrate high energy for the business, ability to energize others, and the willingness to take risks and make tough decisions
• Maintain, develop, source, and cultivate client relationships and manage conflict resolution.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of firm-provided technology as required.
• Working knowledge of USGBC/GBCI/IWBI processes and procedures
• Highly organized with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
• Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Tech minded

Tech minded

The real estate and construction industries are consistently changing with technology. You’ll need to make technology work to your advantage. You must demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and continually seek opportunities to develop your skillset.

An achiever

We’ll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Most importantly, you’ll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.

What you can expect from us

We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

• 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

Location

On-site –Sunnyvale, CA

Expected compensation

210,000.00 – 220,000.00 USD per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Compliance and legal information

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