Project Manager, ESG Advisory

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JLL Project Manager, ESG Advisory - Client Designated Assignment

Role Description

About Jones Lang LaSalle

We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.

JLL Sustainability Services is comprised of 1,000+ professionals providing industry-leading sustainability solutions in the most complex real estate portfolios. This team has over 35 years of combined experience in the field of sustainability. With backgrounds in real estate, engineering, economics, and renewable energy, the team has a passion for engagements that not only minimize environmental impact, but have the ability to provide benefits to the businesses, land and communities they're located in.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Sustainability Consulting team for a full-time assignment supporting client and internal JLL property manager stakeholders across the US real estate portfolio in sustainability efforts. Our team's priorities are:

• Developing our people and inspiring others
• Delivering strategic solutions for clients
• Actively collaborating across platforms
• Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace
• Applying new technology and data to drive change

What this job involves

Reporting to the North America Investor Practice Lead, this role will be responsible for supporting our client's U.S. real estate sustainability efforts, including property energy, water, and waste utility data needs, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role is a full-time assignment on a client account and will work day-to-day with the client's U.S. Sustainability lead while serving as a JLL employee on the Sustainability Consulting team.

Location: Bethesda, MD, 4 days in office

Notable responsibilities for this role will include:

Utility Data Management & Compliance

You will serve as a primary "Super User" of the client's sustainability data platform (Cambio) as well as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) and will help ensure accurate, complete, and audit-ready utility data to support energy benchmarking, Building Performance Standards (BPS) reporting, GRESB reporting, and green building certifications. This includes:

• Implementing and maintaining utility data workflows, including utility API connections and data ingestion processes
• Leading and supporting energy benchmarking compliance planning and submissions; maintaining trackers and documentation
• Supporting Building Performance Standards (BPS) reporting and compliance readiness across jurisdictions (e.g., LL97, DC BEPS, BERDO, Energize Denver, etc.)
• Driving data quality and coverage improvements across ESPM and Cambio platforms, including data cleanup and optimization

Green Building Certifications & Compliance

You will coordinate evidence collection and execution for green building certifications, including IREM Certified Sustainable Property and BOMA BEST. You will support properties with budgeting questions tied to compliance and performance initiatives and coordinate Tenant ESG Engagement efforts and communications.

Process Development & Optimization

You will build repeatable processes: SOPs, templates, trackers, and training materials. This includes collaborating with client stakeholders, property teams, and building tenants to ensure effective project delivery.

Annual Priorities

Immediate term (Q1-Q2):

• Utility API connections to properties (Feb-May)
• Energy benchmarking compliance (Apr-Jul)
• BPS reporting support (NYC, WA State, Boston) building on existing work (May-Jul)

Q3-Q4 priorities:

• Support BPS readiness for next jurisdictions (DC, CO, etc.)
• Continue improving utility data coverage/optimization
• ESPM and Cambio data platform cleanup
• Support property sustainability budgeting questions
• Complete IREM Certified Sustainable Property and BOMA BEST certifications
• Coordinate Tenant ESG Engagement

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience in sustainability/energy, real estate operations, compliance, benchmarking, or utility data management
• Experience working with large real estate portfolios on sustainability priorities
• Advanced / "Super User" proficiency in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM)
• Experience supporting green building certifications (planning, documentation, evidence collection, submissions)

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of Building Performance Standards and energy benchmarking laws
• Strong data management capability (QA/QC, reconciliation, documentation, structured tracking)
• Familiarity with GRESB concepts and evidence readiness
• Strong project management skills (multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholder coordination)
• Refined communication skills with ability to work effectively with client, property teams, and tenants

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility data automation (APIs, aggregators, interval data, utility portals)
• Familiarity with property-level energy efficiency and decarbonization planning
• Experience working with large commercial real estate portfolios and property management teams
• Advanced Excel/Sheets skills (data QA, pivots, structured trackers)
• CEM, CEA, CxA, PE, LEED AP, WELL AP and/or Fitwel Ambassador a plus

What you can expect from us

We are 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.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k). Additionally you have an annual professional development stipend to be used at your discretion.

With us, you will develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We cannot wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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