Senior Director, Energy Origination

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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.   

About the Role 

At JLL, our Sustainability Services practice offers comprehensive solutions to help clients achieve their sustainability goals. Our expert team provides strategic guidance and practical implementation across the full real estate value chain.  We leverage cutting-edge technology and data analytics to develop tailored strategies that optimize resource efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall sustainability performance. From initial assessments and goal setting to ongoing monitoring and reporting, JLL partners with clients to drive meaningful progress in their sustainability journey, ultimately creating value for their business, stakeholders, and the planet.   

Energy Advisory is one of our specific practice groups within Sustainability Services at JLL and addresses the rapidly growing demand for energy and infrastructure services in the real estate sector.  Our comprehensive approach helps real estate clients effectively source energy contracts, improve on-site energy performance, and optimize their energy assets as they adopt new technologies.   

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Director, Energy Origination to lead PPA advisory engagements and execution services for our clients.  In this role, you’ll be responsible for originating, negotiating, and structuring power purchase agreements (PPAs) with various counterparties, including commercial and industrial end-users, data centers, and developers and investors of distributed and utility-scale generation projects. As a key member of the Energy Advisory team, you will work closely with our real estate and capital markets teams to develop new client pursuits, spear-head transactions and client engagements, and build strategic partnerships across the utility-scale and distributed renewable energy markets.    

Location 

This position can be based in any major U.S. city with travel to clients and JLL offices as needed; however, preference is for candidates in the NYC, Houston/ Dallas, Denver and Washington DC metro areas.   

Key Responsibilities 

• Work closely with the Energy Advisory executive leadership team to craft Lead JLL's strategic vision for energy origination and transaction services, developing multi-year growth plans and representing the firm at industry conferences and executive-level client engagements. 

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including JLL’s Energy Advisory sales team,<