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Director, Climate and Decarbonization

Sigma Earth, California

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Role Summary:

As a senior leader in JLL’s Decarbonization Consulting division, you will play a pivotal role in steering the strategy, managing a high-performing team, overseeing major client projects, driving business development, and ensuring financial health — all while aligning with JLL’s broader sustainability vision.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Shape the strategic roadmap for JLL’s Decarbonization Consulting function to align with overall corporate sustainability objectives.

  • Stay ahead of industry innovations and emerging opportunities in real estate decarbonization.

  • Lead thought leadership efforts, including producing content (whitepapers, blogs) and participating in public speaking engagements.

  • Collaborate across JLL’s service lines to integrate decarbonization efforts into holistic client sustainability strategies.

Team Leadership

  • Manage a diverse team ranging from junior consultants to senior project leaders.

  • Build a strong team culture based on ethical standards, innovation, and high performance.

  • Create talent development strategies, focusing on hiring, training, and career advancement.

Project Delivery

  • Provide executive oversight on sophisticated, high-value decarbonization initiatives for property portfolios and individual assets.

  • Maintain quality assurance across projects to uphold service excellence.

  • Act as a senior contact point to resolve complex issues and nurture key client partnerships.

Business Development

  • Spearhead business expansion by identifying and closing new opportunities, particularly in the East Coast real estate market.

  • Achieve annual sales targets through new wins, renewals, and extended services.

  • Strengthen client relationships and partnerships, while expanding service offerings.

  • Represent JLL at key industry forums and elevate the company’s visibility in the decarbonization domain.

Financial Oversight

  • Manage departmental budgets and forecasting.

  • Ensure strong financial performance by optimizing resource allocation, pricing strategies, and fostering innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience : Over 10 years in sustainability or engineering consulting within the real estate sector, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership capacity.

  • Education : Degree in engineering, sustainability, real estate, business, or a related field.

  • Expertise :

    • In-depth knowledge of the real estate lifecycle and stakeholder ecosystem.

    • Proven ability to implement decarbonization strategies across both asset and portfolio levels.

    • Strong track record leading large teams and managing multi-million-dollar sustainability projects.

    • Familiarity with global ESG standards and how they influence commercial real estate.

  • Skills :

    • Excellent communicator with C-suite influencing capabilities.

    • Strong leadership, business development, and client management abilities.

    • Experience working with East Coast clients is highly preferred.

  • Certifications : Desired credentials include CEM, Professional Engineer (Peng), LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, or similar sustainability-focused certifications.

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