Smart City OT Implementation Consultant

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

OT Implementation Consultant As an OT Implementation Consultant at JLL, you will serve as a deep technical specialist responsible for bridging the gap between design intent and on-site execution. You will oversee subsystem delivery, integration, commissioning, and performance validation across complex smart city environments, ensuring that operational technology systems are implemented to specification and perform as intended.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical expertise in one or more specialized domains (e.g., BMS, SCADA, ELV, ICT networks, IoT platforms, command & control systems, utilities automation), ensuring successful delivery from design through commissioning

Critically review and enhance templated technical specifications, ensuring constructability, integration feasibility, cybersecurity robustness, and operational readiness

Translate IT/OT design methodologies into construction-aligned delivery processes that contractors and vendors can effectively execute

Oversee contractors, vendors, and installation teams to ensure fidelity between approved design documentation and installed systems

Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) processes, validating system functionality, performance, and compliance with specifications

Manage interoperability validation activities, ensuring subsystems integrate successfully with broader enterprise platforms and smart city infrastructure

Coordinate commissioning activities and handover processes, verifying system readiness for operational use

Identify and resolve technical issues during implementation, working collaboratively with design teams, contractors, and client representatives

Document as-built configurations, system changes, and lessons learned throughout the implementation lifecycle

Support the validation of integration protocols, communication standards, and data interfaces across multiple subsystems

Act as client's technical representative oversight contact, providing regular updates on implementation progress, risks, and technical challenges

Collaborate with other OT Implementation Consultants on cross-system integration activities and shared technical challenges

Your Skills and ExperienceMinimum 5-7 years of experience in OT system implementation, commissioning, or technical delivery roles across infrastructure, buildings, utilities, or smart city projects

Deep technical expertise in one or more OT domains: BMS, SCADA, ELV systems, ICT networks, IoT platforms, command & control systems, or utilities automation

Strong understanding of integration protocols, communication standards, and interoperability requirements (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, OPC, MQTT)

Proven experience managing FAT/SAT processes and commissioning activities for complex OT systems

Ability to critically review technical specifications and identify constructability, integration, or operational issues

Experience working at the interface between design teams and construction delivery, translating technical requirements into executable work packages

Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for OT systems and implementation of security controls

Demonstrated ability to oversee contractors and vendors, ensuring quality and compliance with technical standards

Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities

Excellent communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience documenting technical systems, producing as-built drawings, and maintaining configuration records

Self-motivated with ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Academic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related discipline), Information Technology, or related technical field

Relevant technical certifications in specific OT domains (e.g., BMS, SCADA, networking) are desirable

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.