Director of Infrastructure Development

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

ABOUT THE COMPANYRepublic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.--Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible:--We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered:--We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. ----STRATEGYRepublic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. --We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.Recycling and WasteWe continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers' specific needs.Environmental SolutionsOur comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.--SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION
  • Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies
  • CDP Discloser
  • Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies
  • Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
  • Great Place to Work
  • Sustainability Yearbook S&P GlobalPOSITION SUMMARY: Republic Services is a leading Fortune 300 Environmental Services company with a strong track record of growth and innovation.-- To support this growth, we are expanding our industrial and hazardous waste treatment capabilities with new infrastructure and facility expansions.Your team leads our new-build and expansion projects from start to finish including site selection, permitting, design and construction management.With your technical and project management expertise, you will lead multiple projects across TSDFs, 10-day facilities, deep wells, thermal processing, landfills and other treatment technologies.-- Permitting is the hardest part of the role, so you will need extensive permitting experience and will also need to be excellent at interfacing with a wide range of external stakeholders (e.g. local communities, elected officials, land owners, regulators) to be successful.--You will also be familiar with facility design and construction management so that you can oversee the team that manages our external design consultants and contractors.This is a very exciting role at Republic Services - the work that you and your team complete will drive growth in our Environmental Services business.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:--
    • Provide strategic oversight for the design, implementation, and delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
    • Lead the overall development and execution of strategic plans for waste management infrastructure projects throughout the US, providing support for our field organization.
    • Oversee the design and permitting process for new waste management projects, including site selection, feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments.
    • Ensure meticulous planning of project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve timely and cost-effective project completion.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, regulatory and government affairs, and construction, to coordinate project activities and ensure alignment with project goals.
    • Ensure the proper interface with regulatory agencies and external consultants to obtain necessary permits and approvals for project development is maintained.
    • Support acquisitions as needed for due diligence, capital planning and integration.
    • Develop and present reports to all levels of leadership that highlight project: plans, risks, status, budget updates, and any other known variables that may impact project success.
    • Provide technical expertise and guidance on waste management technologies, process optimization, and environmental compliance.
    • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and industry partners.
    • Work with our internal environmental compliance team to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and best practices related to waste management and environmental protection.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.QUALIFICATIONS:--
      • Experience in developing and securing environmental permits for waste facilities, wastewater treatment plants, injection wells, or other RCRA subtitle C and/or D facilities as well as TSCA approvals.----
      • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and industry standards related to hazardous waste management.
      • Proven track record of successfully leading complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
      • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
      • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
      • Experience and knowledge in capital planning, estimating, and modeling projects.
      • Experience working in a regulated industry, such as hazardous waste management, environmental consulting, or engineering.
      • Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) and industry affiliations are a plus.
      • Ability to travel 30% - 40% of the time.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:--
        • Minimum 10 years of experience leading infrastructure projects, with a demonstrated proficiency in navigating and securing environmental permitting approvals.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in:--- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.--- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.----- Short- and long-term disability.--- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.--- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).--- Employee discount programs.--- Retirement plan with a generous company match.--- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.-- Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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