Smart Buildings Project Manager Jobs in California

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. 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.
What this job involves
The Senior IoT Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the digital buildings platform, software/hardware, optimizing building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. The role takes a holistic view of the building's IoT systems consisting of the technology infrastructure and building control systems (HVAC, Lighting, FLS, Energy, etc.) used by all departments in the day-to-day operations and service delivery. This leading role and overarching approach are to enhance the user experience, increase operational efficiencies, protect from cyber security breaches, continually innovate and advance to ensure the portfolio of buildings is renowned for being the lead in "Smart Buildings". The effective management of the IoT systems will be through policy, governance and a clear pathway and reporting structure to demonstrate progress, success and innovation.
Essential functions include:

• Lead a program for digital buildings in a large portfolio, migrating from legacy infrastructure to new generation cloud connected and centrally managed operations
• Deliver the framework, communications and processes for the program to connect site teams and stakeholders to achieve the set targets
• Partner with client and operations teams to identify system improvement opportunities and lead the implementation
• Manage and update asset inventory lists of Automation components, ensuring that any changes are documented correctly and that systems are updated when changes take place
• Regularly audit all owned assets of hardware, software and associated Licensing
• Support site critical MEP enhancement projects including hardware upgrade associated with BMS such as workstations and software upgrades including programming and configuring tools, graphics, and user interfaces
• Support major equipment issues and failures by reviewing and supporting remediation actions e.g. whether to change out equipment or repair, temporary repairs, change controls if required.
• Review maintenance contracts with third party vendors and ensure their remit is defined adequately and deliverables are clear and appropriate. Assist to ensure best value for money is obtained in terms of minimizing external contract support and maximizing the use of internal resources (i.e. service partner BAS/BMS techs)
• Ensure any security updates / patching and configuration changes are implemented in an efficient manner and reported back where appropriate (e.g. in the case of cyber alert)
• Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such BMS software tools
• Sign off and hand over hardware deployments and software integrations
• Oversee mapping building system points and data ingestion into cloud hosted services
• Extension of building ontology (relational class, subclass, and property relationships) as needed
• Carry out training of staff, ensure all procedures and instructions are carried out appropriately by doing regular management monitoring
• Review performance of the engineering operational systems (number of alarms per week, outstanding work orders, etc.)
• Serve as an escalation POC for network and application issues for the BMS engineering team
• Oversee project management for ongoing workstreams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with operational goals.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strategic mastery of IT systems. Experience with Linux, MS Windows Server, and SQL is expected.
• Proficiency in controls system integration protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and HTTP, suitable for enterprise-class networks.
• Deep understanding of engineering design and the strategic operational aspects of facility systems and equipment.
• Must be able to recognize IoT system shortcomings and respond to operational and emergency situations such as vulnerabilities, patch and client driven tabletop exercises.
• Excellent written and communication skills are required.
• Candidates must have a flexible and creative work style with a goal of achieving excellence.
• Familiarity with smart buildings spaces: IoT devices, transmission pipeline, databases, data transformation, rudimentary software understanding.
• Good building domain expertise. Understand the IoT platform technology stack and how devices communicate to the cloud.
• Subject Matter expertise on the devices to integrate. Know how IoT devices work and represent data.
• IoT and Building Controls security, i.e. configuring for secure communications & operations of data at rest or in transit.
• Ability to identify data needs based on defined use case
• Familiarity with integrated facilities management operations.
• Experience conveying technical aspects to non-technical audiences.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, with 7 years or more of professional experience in controls systems.
• Extensive experience specifically covering HVAC, energy monitoring, and lighting systems.
• Automated Logic WebCTRL experience
• Strong foundation in IPv4 networking, including hands-on experience troubleshooting communication issues and performing packet capture analysis.
• IoT device management and experience
• Root Cause Analysis experience
• Program Management
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including data privacy and security regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and availability to talk to executive levels through to frontline teams
• Strong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
145,300.00 - 191,080.00 USD per year
This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
On-site -Mountain View, CA, San Jose, CA
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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
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. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
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. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
California Residents only
If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.
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.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.