We are currently seeking a Director to join the Climate and Decarbonization Sustainability consulting team preferably based out of New York. Our team's priorities are:
- Delivering strategic decarbonization solutions for real estate clients
- Actively collaborating across platforms
- Developing our people and inspiring others
- Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace
- Applying new technology and data to drive change in real estate decarbonization
What this job involves:
Strategic Leadership
- Provide strategic direction for the Decarbonization Consulting practice, aligning with JLL's overall sustainability goals
- Identify and capitalize on emerging trends and opportunities in real estate decarbonization practices
- Lead thought leadership initiatives, including whitepapers, articles, and speaking engagements
Collaborate with other JLL services to provide clients with holistic decarbonization strategies Team Management
- Oversee and lead a team with varying levels of experience from junior to more senior project managers
- Foster a culture of innovation, ethics, and excellence within the team
- Develop and implement strategies for team growth, talent acquisition, and professional development
Project Oversight
- Provide high-level oversight on complex, high-value decarbonization projects and programs in the real estate sector on both a portfolio and asset level
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services across all projects
- Resolve escalated issues and manage key client relationships
Business Development
- Drive significant business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities in real estate decarbonization, with a focus on the East Coast market
- Meet minimum target of sales credit annually via net new wins, client renewals, and day-2 services
- Cultivate, maintain, and expand existing relationships and service offerings with key clients and industry partners
- Represent JLL at high-profile industry events and conferences to enhance the company's profile in decarbonization consulting
Financial Management
- Oversee financial budgeting/forecasting for the department
- Ensure overall profitability of the practice through strategic resource management, pricing, and innovation
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience in Real Estate Sustainability or Engineering Consulting, with at least 2+ years in a senior leadership role
- Degree in engineering , business, sustainability, real estate, or related field
- Strong understanding of the real estate life cycle and related stakeholders with proven ability to help drive organizations towards decarbonization implementation
- Proven track record of leading large teams and managing complex, large-scale decarbonization projects in real estate
- Deep expertise in decarbonization strategies for buildings and real estate portfolios
- Strong understanding of global ESG trends and their application in commercial real estate
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at the C-suite level
- Demonstrated ability to drive significant business growth and foster high-level client relationships on the East Coast
- Relevant certifications such as CEM, Peng, LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, or other related credentials
