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The Sustainability Coordinator will join JLL’s Sustainable Operations - Waste Center of Excellence AMER Team, to support the delivery of waste and sustainability products and services to a range of clients or to a dedicated client portfolio.   This position is remote and can be located anywhere in the U.S.

 
What this job involves  

Key responsibilities include: 

Provide waste program coordination support across client portfolios in alignment with landfill diversion targets, KPIs, and CPIs 

Support sustainable operations team and cross-functional teams in waste program strategy development and execution 

Collaborate with internal team members and clients to implement on-the-ground waste initiatives that meet or exceed expectations 

Demonstrate subject matter expertise in waste stewardship and circular economy across various industries including commercial properties, industrial, manufacturing, technology, life sciences, healthcare, and public sector 

Present qualitative and quantitative results of waste program initiatives utilizing complex data sets for program reviews, MBRs, and QBRs 

Develop and lead multiple waste initiatives with high quality and professionalism, adhering to project timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables 

Draft comprehensive waste-related reporting, trainings, playbooks, policies, education tools, and engagement activities 

Lead the development of waste baselines and support the development/refinement of waste management policies and procedures 

Oversee team members for desktop and field projects including waste assessments, sustainability program audits, and gap analyses 

Conduct forensic waste audits and identify opportunities for upstream and downstream landfill diversion 

Coordinate procurement and deployment of waste program resources including centralized bins, signage, and vendor management 

Perform due diligence in vetting potential vendors and other value-added market offerings for waste management 

Support assessment of opportunities for service level optimization and right-sizing of waste assets, leveraging technology where viable 

Partner with stakeholders to determine viable upstream opportunities for waste reduction, such as in Procurement 

Address topics such as Scope 3 emissions and embodied carbon as they relate to waste 

Maintain understanding of current waste-related regulations, legislation, and reporting requirements at local, state, federal, and global levels 

Monitor financial performance of waste initiatives and work with teams to improve performance using data 

Support the development of program/project budgets for certifications, program expansions, and other services 

Support innovative strategies including zero waste certifications, reverse logistics, vendor takebacks, and donation/reuse models 

Support the pursuit of Zero Waste certifications as applicable 

Optimize relationships with utility, municipal, and technology partners to improve performance and reduce program costs 

Ensure programs comply with all contracts, laws, rules, and regulations governing program activities 

Travel locally across portfolio to support program requirements and initiatives 

Establish strong working relationships across workstreams to deliver against targets 

Network cross-functionally with other service lines (technology, finance, projects, IFM, procurement) to elevate sustainability objectives 

Manage changes in partnership with stakeholders that may impact waste program objectives 

Track and communicate success stories to ensure awareness and engagement with sustainability programs 

Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive management in service delivery 

Provide subject matter expertise for program components and content development related to waste management 

Provide guidance, oversight and responsibility to ensure quality and accuracy of timely delivery of waste Data Analyst team members (CORE Team) with the following scopes: 

Managing waste data gathering from a wide range of sources 

Maintain completeness and accuracy of waste data, property data, etc. in databases to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting 

Resolve account issues by working with waste companies, vendors and/or internal JLL counterparts/divisions to identify appropriate resolutions 

Reporting – generate site and portfolio report  from data management systems regarding waste disposal and diversion (unregulated and regulated waste, as applicable) and projected diversion and disposal based on identified opportunities 

Analyze properties within client portfolio for trends and anomalies and opportunities in waste consumption and disposal and provide variance analysis reporting 

Analyze and provide consistent and thorough QA/QC of waste, recycling and composting data 
 

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.  

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have: 

Requirements - Essential  

University degree, demonstrating subject matter expertise (e.g., Sustainability related degree; Environmental Engineer, etc.); LEED accreditation preferred 

TRUE Zero Waste Advisor accreditation strongly preferred. Familiarity with TRUE certification framework required.  

Demonstrated project management experience specific to successful achievement of zero waste certifications, including TRUE Zero Waste strongly preferred. Other zero waste certification experience/knowledge (such as UL) preferred 

Knowledge of CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD, GHG Protocol, rating/ranking agencies, as well as general ESG knowledge 

Five plus years’ experience in the sustainable operations and/or engineering of commercial buildings, with experience leading complex waste program(s) 

Strong operations experience in large multi-dimensional organization with focus on operations management, productivity, and embody a bias for action 

Strong data management experience, including experience and comfortability in developing and presenting consolidated reports to diverse audience, from operations to C-suite 

Strong experience specific to waste vendor systems, services, assets/equipment, and vendor management 

Strong understanding of the impacts and opportunities dictated by varied regional geographic infrastructure related to waste processing, waste-to-energy, organics, composting/digestion, material recovery facilities 

Passionate about working towards a sustainable future 

An excellent understanding of the key sustainability issues for corporate occupiers of real estate including, but not limited to: decarbonization, embodied carbon, circularity, resource preservation, biodiversity, climate risk, health & wellbeing, and social value creation 

Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams 

Experience working with corporate clients, commercial property, property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship is desirable 

Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams 

Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills 

Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work 

Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels 

Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite to combine and analyse data from various sources, and generate reports and graphics.  Must be able to combine large volumes of data for consolidated reporting. 

Ability to perform data analysis and identify the gaps and trends in data 

Detail-oriented with excellent time management and follow-through. 

Ability to communicate effectively and provide detailed or brief explanation of the data analysis results 

Elevated understanding of waste and recycling fundamentals  

Comfortable developing accurate waste reporting and leading client-facing communications  

Comfortable presenting to large audiences across various levels or responsibility 

Elevated understanding of waste data and waste calculations, including landfill diversion metrics and waste baselines 

Familiarity with waste/sustainability related certification and benchmarking tools 

 

Behavioural Competencies 

Think Big - Thinks strategically, simplifies the complex, solves complex problems, sees the big picture 

Drive Change - Thrives on change, learning agility, intellectually curious, appetite for risks, digital drive 

Helps others - Builds relationships, actively collaborates, helps others succeed. 

Get it done - Acts decisively, drives results, passion to win, takes ownership, accountable, resilient 

Business first - Focuses on customers and clients, business/financial acumen, JLL first 

Inspire - Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others 

Estimated total compensation for this position:

75,000.00 – 84,000.00 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, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA

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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:

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

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