JLL · 2 days ago
Project Manager, Sustainable Buildings
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expJLL is a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. They are seeking a Project Manager specializing in Sustainable Building design & construction to deliver sustainability projects and drive client satisfaction through teamwork and collaboration.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Supporting and managing industry changing projects
As a 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
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 independently manage projects of varying sizes
Lead project meetings, charrettes and presentations
Develop and track sustainability metrics and goals
Complete documentation including plans and calculations to achieve green building certifications (such as LEED, WELL, Zero Carbon, etc.)
Develop technical documentation, proposals, and presentations to clients
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
Manage financials on assigned projects (project set up, invoices, AR, etc.)
Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner
Make independent decisions with regard to specific job duties. Seek guidance on decisions outside work scope
Qualification
Required
3-6 years' experience in real estate sustainability, corporate environmental management or energy efficiency
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
Ability to manage multiple projects
Preferred
LEED AP, LFA, WELL AP and/or Fitwel Ambassador experience
Experience with embodied carbon / sustainable material specification
Experience with the following is a plus: GRESB, CDP, GRI, TCFD, SASB, ENERGY STAR, Building HVAC Systems, International Living Futures Institute, Net Zero, Passive House, Zero Waste
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
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Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
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