Director of Infrastructure Development

Republic Services - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Director

Phoenix, AZ

10,001+ employees

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

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. The Director of Infrastructure Development will lead our new-build and expansion projects from start to finish, including site selection, permitting, design, and construction management. This role requires technical and project management expertise to oversee multiple projects across Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs), 10-day facilities, deep wells, thermal processing, landfills, and other treatment technologies. Given that permitting is a critical aspect of this role, extensive experience in environmental permitting is essential, along with the ability to interface effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders, including local communities, elected officials, landowners, and regulators. In this position, you will provide strategic oversight for the design, implementation, and delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives. You will lead the overall development and execution of strategic plans for waste management infrastructure projects throughout the US, providing support for our field organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the design and permitting process for new waste management projects, ensuring meticulous planning of project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve timely and cost-effective project completion. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, regulatory and government affairs, and construction, will be crucial to coordinate project activities and ensure alignment with project goals. Additionally, you will maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and industry partners, and 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. This is a very exciting role at Republic Services, as the work you and your team complete will drive growth in our Environmental Services business.

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.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading infrastructure projects, with a demonstrated proficiency in navigating and securing environmental permitting approvals.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in capital planning, estimating, and modeling projects.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) and industry affiliations.

Benefits

• 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)