About the Role
Performs senior-level technical guidance for JLL’s Real Estate Due Diligence (JREDD) – Environmental & Property Condition (EPC) team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, fostering team development, driving business growth, and upholding JLL's standards of excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates technical staff activities, training, and quality and risk management.
- Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, groundwater monitoring activities, vapor intrusion studies, and technical report writing to ASTM, SBA, JLL, and Client standards.
- Reviews complex Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) with subject matter expertise of ASTM E1527 and E1903-19, as well as client scopes such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, SBA, underwriting/debt level for lending purposes.
- Performs site visits and prepares ESA reports for others to review.
- Assists Environmental Practice Leader with existing projects, including coordinating and performing field activities, managing budgets/subcontractors, report preparation, and establishing client relationships.
- Prepares and/or authorizes proposals and coordinates workload of associated production staff.
- Responsible for scoping, pricing, and bidding on Phase II opportunities, including subject matter expertise in industry methodologies, state-based regulations, and industry vendors.
- Conducts final review of Phase I and II ESA Reports to ASTM, JLL and client protocols.
- May occasionally conduct walk-through surveys to identify recognized environmental conditions.
- Interviews property owners, regulatory agencies, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning past/historical and current use of the property.
- Acts as liaison between the client and regulatory bodies.
- Reviews historical information including municipal records, aerial photographs, topographic maps, fire insurance maps, city directories, etc., and interprets findings for environmental concerns.
- Takes photographs representative of the property and surrounding property in support of the ESA report.
- Reviews Federal, State, and Municipal records and databases and interprets the presence of conditions that may adversely impact the subject property.
- Acts as the principal technical reviewer for reports and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with all relevant standards.
- Stays current with changing regulations and industry best practices to guide the team and update service delivery protocols.
- Continuously improves report templates to incorporate client feedback and enhance readability.
- Manages and expands the "WordBank" of pre-written discussions to increase efficiency and consistency of the report writing process.
- Implements and oversees robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures for all projects.
- Reviews reports written by others to ensure they meet company and client protocols.
- Provides technical direction and guidance to staff assigned to projects.
- Oversees the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete reports to the client and company.
- Provides direct mentorship and constructive feedback to Professional Assessors.
- Leads training initiatives and develops resources to build the team's technical expertise.
- Fosters a collaborative environment focused on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Assists in balancing team workload and allocating resources to ensure project deadlines and client expectations are met.
- Provides formal feedback about performance of individual employees to their direct manager.
- Works with Managing Director to respond to subordinates’ recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, and corrective action.
- Leads by example and models behaviors consistent with the company's values.
- May act as a strategic contributor to enhance service offerings, adopt new technologies, and improve operational processes.
Requirements
- Remediation and Brownfields experience is required.
- Minimum five (5) years of performance of Phase I and II ESAs in accordance with ASTM E1527.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in client management, developing accounts and managing services.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory position with direct report responsibilities.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience overseeing financial performance of an engineering service.
- Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
Skills
- Subject matter expertise with reviewing and performing ESAs of most property types including gas stations, dry cleaners campus/regional, historic, high-rise office, retail, industrial, multifamily, manufacturing, etc.
- Working knowledge or experience with performing Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) to ASTM E2018 scope of work, as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Subject matter expertise with frequently encountered recognized environmental issues/conditions and remedies.
- Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products).
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees and client groups to take desired action.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret business related documents and offer strong business solutions to clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, consultative, and exceptional customer service skills and the ability to solve problems.
- Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisor and/or management.
- Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients and/or management.
- Ability to motivate employees and client groups to take desired action.
- Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical clients.
- Expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions.
- Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
Location
- Remote –Chicago, IL
- Remote –Dallas, TX
- Remote –Los Angeles, CA
- Remote –Miami, FL
- Remote –New York, NY
- Remote –Orlando, FL
- Remote –Seattle, WA
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior-level
- Minimum five (5) years of performance of Phase I and II ESAs
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in client management
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory position
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience overseeing financial performance
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in related field such as environmental science, geology, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary/Compensations
- 105,000.00 – 120,000.00 USD per year
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
About the Company
- JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
- Our people at JLL 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.
- Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
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- We will then delete it safely and securely.
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Equal Opportunity
- For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
- Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
- Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
- Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
- Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.
- California Residents only
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- Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
