Team Lead – Sustainable Buildings
| Company | Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, Washington, DC, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, New York, NY, USA, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $140000 – $175000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 8-10 years’+ experience in Real Estate Sustainability, Corporate Environmental Management or similar, with at least 2 years in a leadership role with direct reports.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in environmental science, engineering, real estate, architecture, business, or related field with strong record of academic achievement.
- Proven track record of leading teams and managing complex, large-scale sustainable building projects/programs.
- Deep knowledge of design, construction, and operations of buildings, as well as knowledge of Architectural, Landscape, Civil and MEP systems and sustainable strategies.
- Strong understanding of global ESG trends and their application in commercial real estate.
- Strong understanding of third-party certification processes and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients.
- Highly organized with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
- Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and foster existing and prospective client relationships.
- LEED AP, WELL AP and/or Fitwel Ambassador, LFA and other related credentials.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Sustainable Buildings subject matter expert Senior Project Managers (SPMs), Project Managers (PMs), and Associate Project Managers (APMs).
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of teamwork, ethics and excellence.
- In coordination with the Team Leads on the Sustainable Buildings management team, allocate resources effectively across multiple projects and clients.
- Provide oversight on complex, high-value sustainable building projects and programs such as ratings and certifications, design and construction standards, master planning, and decarbonization.
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services across all projects.
- Resolve escalated issues on behalf of the team and manage client relationships.
- Act as a key member of the Sustainable Buildings management team, supporting the Sustainable Buildings Practice Lead.
- Support the strategic vision for the team, aligning with JLL’s overall sustainability goals.
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in sustainable building practices and provide advisory on the integration within service offerings.
- Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including whitepapers, articles, and speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with other JLL departments to integrate sustainability across the organization.
- Win a minimum of $300k worth of individual sales credit annually via net new wins, client renewals and day-2 services.
- Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
- Cultivate, maintain, and expand existing relationships and service offerings with key clients and industry partners.
- Represent JLL at industry events and conferences to enhance the company’s profile in sustainable buildings.
- Support financial budgeting/forecasting for the department through regular updates and coordination with finance.
- Ensure project profitability through resource management, pricing and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and continually seek opportunities to develop your skillset.
- Act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment.