Site Assessment Specialist

What this job involves:We're looking for an experienced Technical Services Site Assessment Specialist to join JLL's Technical Services division in a client-facing role. You'll independently conduct comprehensive facility assessments, deliver technical consulting services, and manage projects from proposal through final deliverable. This position combines technical expertise in critical MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) infrastructure with strong client communication skills and business acumen, supporting data centers and mission-critical facilities.Your day-to-day tasks will include:Conducting comprehensive Critical Environment Gap Assessments (CEGA) for data centers and mission-critical facilities through visual, non-intrusive inspections of MEP systemsInspecting and evaluating UPS systems, generators, PDUs (power distribution units), transformers, electrical distribution, cooling infrastructure (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, evaporative cooling systems), fire suppression and life safety systems (FM200, pre-action sprinklers, VESDA), and building automation and monitoring systemsEvaluating equipment condition, redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N), and operational readiness while assessing compliance with industry standards including NFPA 110, NFPA 70, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, and ASHRAEIdentifying single points of failure, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure gaps, then documenting findings through detailed photographic records and equipment condition matricesConducting generator systems feasibility studies including load analysis and right sizing recommendations, developing UPS replacement strategies with phased implementation plans maintaining operational redundancy, and performing HVAC design analysis and system replacement concept developmentEvaluating cooling system capacity, redundancy, and failure response scenarios while analyzing aging infrastructure and providing remaining useful life assessmentsServing as primary client contact during site visits and assessment activities, conducting stakeholder interviews with facility management, engineering, and maintenance personnel, and coordinating site access, escorts, and logistics for multi-day field investigationsDelivering virtual and in-person presentations of findings to client leadership teams and translating complex technical issues into actionable business recommendationsGenerating detailed technical proposals including scope definition, deliverables, and pricing, developing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for capital improvements, tracking project hours, expenses, and profitability metrics, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget parameters, and identifying opportunities for follow-on services and scope expansionsDesired experience and technical skills:Requirements:Proven experience conducting facility assessments and technical evaluations of data centers or mission-critical facilitiesStrong technical knowledge of critical MEP infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, PDUs, transformers, electrical distribution, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, evaporative cooling systems, fire suppression systems (FM200, pre-action sprinklers, VESDA), and building automation systemsUnderstanding of redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N), industry standards (NFPA 110, NFPA 70, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE), and best practices for mission-critical environmentsExperience with proposal development, ROM cost estimating, and project management including budget tracking and profitability analysisExcellent client communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable business recommendationsAbility to work independently, conduct stakeholder interviews, and manage multiple projects simultaneously from proposal through final deliverableWillingness to travel for multi-day site visits and field investigationsPreferred:Professional certifications related to data center operations, facility management, or critical systemsExperience with Uptime Institute Tier Standards and data center tier classificationsBackground in engineering, facilities management, or technical consulting servicesFamiliarity with building automation and monitoring systemsExperience with HVAC design analysis, cooling system capacity evaluation, and aging infrastructure assessmentsKnowledge of generator load analysis, UPS phased implementation strategies, and remaining useful life assessments