Waste & Sustainability Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Lead waste program strategy, execution, and client initiatives meeting KPI targets .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,500 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead waste program strategy, execution, and client initiatives meeting KPI targets
Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with quality and professionalism
Develop waste reporting, trainings, playbooks, and policies
Provide subject matter expertise in waste stewardship, circular economy, and industry trends
Conduct waste audits and assessments identifying diversion opportunities
Address Scope 3 emissions, embodied carbon, and regulatory compliance
Analyze and present complex waste data across multiple initiatives
Complete client reporting in Cority and other platforms
Monitor financial performance and track program results
Vet and coordinate vendors, technology partners, and program assets
Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders on waste reduction
Interface with industry associations and regulatory agencies
Support innovative strategies including zero waste certifications and reuse models
Network cross-functionally with JLL service lines to advance sustainability objectives
Oversee team on desktop and field projects including audits and gap analyses
Travel locally to support portfolio program requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree, demonstrating subject matter expertise (e.g., Sustainability related degree; Environmental Engineer, etc.); LEED accreditation preferred.
TRUE Zero Waste Advisor accreditation recommended.
Demonstrated project management experience specific to successful achievement of zero waste certifications, including TRUE Zero Waste required.
Other zero waste certification experience, such as UL preferred.
Knowledge of CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD, GHG Protocol, rating/ranking agencies, as well as general ESG knowledge.
Cority and Maximo experience preferred.
Three 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

waste program strategywaste reportingwaste auditsdata managementproject managementzero waste certificationsregulatory compliancefinancial performance monitoringvendor managementsustainability analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingnetworkingprofessionalismbias for actionpresentation skillsstakeholder engagement

Certifications

LEED accreditationTRUE Zero Waste AdvisorTRUE Zero Waste certificationUL zero waste certification