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We are looking for a Regional Sustainability Director who will lead sustainable operations services for our client in the APAC region. The Sustainability Director will apply subject matter expertise and thought leadership to support our client’s large and high-profile Real Estate portfolio in building sustainability and environmental management strategies. This role is also responsible for delivering the energy and broader sustainability scope within JLL’s overall scope of service to our client.
The key deliverables of the role are to drive energy and environmental sustainability programs across the property portfolio, and build a wider sustainability framework in line with the client sustainability objectives including energy efficiency, environmental compliance and management, project management, net zero strategic planning, decarbonization and stakeholder engagement based on the regional portfolio.
This role will be based on site with the client, and will interact daily with Account personnel to gain support for the energy and environmental sustainability program, and align the service delivery with broader strategic objectives.
Career Level Definition
At this level, this role requires specialized depth and/or breadth of sustainability expertise and client engagement experience with senior management exposure. The candidate will be expected to lead the development of sustainability services and value propositions, including integrated solutions into a single broad offering. They will drive the sustainability solutions and services to enhance portfolio maintenance and operations, and lead the development of the client’s sustainability service.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provide strategic guidance to the client to help implement decarbonization projects and environmental management strategies.
Manage client engagements focused on developing decarbonization strategies, quantifying potential impacts in climate-based scenario models, target/goal setting, environmental reporting, and leading the solution development effort for environmental and emissions-based challenges.
Responsible for the successful development and delivery of all activities related to assigned environmental data collection and compliance with the client’s environmental management system (ISO 14001), with the support of a dedicated delivery team Responsible for energy tracking and investigation across the portfolio, delivering against targeted reductions in water, waste and energy in line with the client’s service delivery requirements.
Support client relationships and business development efforts such as proposal development, identifying target clients, and developing solution-based service delivery strategies.
Collaborating effectively with other JLL service lines on the account (Real Estate, Finance, Projects, FM and procurement) to deliver an integrated energy and environmental sustainability solution and internal/external environmental compliances to the client.
Maintaining strong relationships and an appropriate governance structure with key client stakeholders.
Delivering and overseeing accurate and timely critical reporting, including internal, corporate and legislative reporting requirements
Delivering and overseeing sustainability initiatives such as green leases and waste reduction.
Delivering cost savings across the portfolio.
Coordinating effectively with the client to secure funding and approvals for projects, and liaise with project managers, designers and consultants to ensure works are delivered to a high standard, and that savings are achieved as anticipated
Effectively tracking and communicating success stories to ensure a high level of awareness and engagement is achieved with regard to the overall energy and sustainability program.
Demonstrating innovative thinking and proactive management in bringing new ideas and solutions to the client, and ensuring they are rolled out effectively.
Providing strategic direction and guidance on ways to enhance and expand service delivery to the client, with their approval, including leveraging supply chain partners, internal collaborations and the broader Energy and Environmental Sustainability Services team, to ensure that the client is well placed for long-term growth and success in the energy and sustainability area
Development and delivery of training and educational materials based on JLLs best practice knowledge from around the world. The Regional Sustainability Lead will be an on-call resource for stakeholders to direct questions around implementation of sustainability and environmental obligations.
Ensuring that all activities under our operational control are conducted and operated in accordance with relevant environmental legislation and/or guidelines. Additionally, the Regional Sustainability Lead shall periodically monitor risks that may be outside of operational control to ensure that environmental risks are under adequate control.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
LEED AP, CEM, WELL AP, or other related credentials
Approximately 10+ years of applicable experience
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and environmental compliance is highly desired.
Highly entrepreneurial, agile and organized with strong analytical skills
Knowledge of design, construction, commissioning, MEP and BMS systems in buildings, retrofits, and construction of tenant spaces
Knowledge of technologies for energy and sustainability initiatives and familiarity with how to develop business cases for investment in energy and sustainability technologies and strategies
Experience in developing business cases for investment in technology or performance optimization (turnkey costs, detailed projected energy savings, ROI, IRR, etc.)
Working knowledge of global/industry ESG trends and their application in commercial real estate
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.)
Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients
Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior results in client service
Experience working with landlords, developers, tenants, real estate investment managers, and institutional owners
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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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