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Date Posted:
8/13/2025
Remote Work Level:
100% Remote
Location:
Remote in Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC
Job Type:
Employee
Job Schedule:
Full-Time
Career Level:
Experienced
Travel Required:
No specification
Education Level:
Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree, BA, BS
Salary:
$90,000 - $120,000 Annually
Categories:
Engineering, Environmental, Product Manager, Project Manager
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, Mental Health Support, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
About the Role
Title: Project Manager, Sustainable Buildings
Remote
locations
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Minneapolis, MN
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
time type
Full time
job requisition id
REQ446868
Job Description:
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
JLL Sustainability | Project Manager, Sustainable Buildings
About JLL –
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.
If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. With us, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions—join us at JLL!
We are currently seeking a Project Manager specializing in Sustainable Building design & construction to join our Sustainability Consulting team. Our team’s priorities are:
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Delivering strategic solutions for clients
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Actively collaborating across platforms
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Developing our people and inspiring others
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Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace
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Applying new technology and data to drive change
What this job involves
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.
Being collaborative, client focused, and team driven
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.
Job Activities (sampling)
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Lead project meetings, charrettes and presentations
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Develop and track sustainability metrics and goals
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Complete documentation including plans and calculations to achieve green building certifications (such as LEED, WELL, Zero Carbon, etc.)
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Develop technical documentation, proposals, and presentations to clients
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Provide written and oral comments and reports to design teams, owners, or contractors
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If needed, conduct project job site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to sustainable design specifications, owner expectations and building codes
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Support project executives on large complex projects and assignments
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Proactively manage project-related issues on account or assignment
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Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects
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Manage financials on assigned projects (project set up, invoices, AR, etc.)
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Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner
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Make independent decisions with regard to specific job duties. Seek guidance on decisions outside work scope.
Sound like the job you’re looking for? Before you apply it’s also worth knowing what we’re looking for:
Education and experience
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3-6 years’ experience in real estate sustainability, corporate environmental management or energy efficiency
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LEED AP, WELL AP and/or Fitwel Ambassador experience preferred
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BA/BS degree in environmental science, engineering, real estate, architecture, or related field with strong record of academic achievement
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Experience with embodied carbon / sustainable material specification preferred
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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
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Possess strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
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Have excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects
Tech minded
The real estate and construction industries are consistently changing with technology. You’ll need to make technology work to your advantage. You must demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and continually seek opportunities to develop your skillset.
An achiever
We’ll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Most importantly, you’ll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.
What you can expect from us
We’re 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’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
Apply today!
Estimated total compensation for this position:
90,000.00 – 120,000.00 USD per year
The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .
Location:
Remote –Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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:
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401(k) plan with matching company contributions
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
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Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
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Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
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