Sr. Director, BD & PM for MPF Network Expansions

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Business Overview

The Special or Profiled Waste business is one of Reworld's fastest-growing lines of business. With a combination of organic growth, greenfield site development, and acquisitions, Reworld now has 40 Material Processing Facilities (MPF) as part of its portfolio of 100+ facilities advancing zero waste initiatives and supporting sustainability goals through state-of-the-art technologies. These facilities (also referred to as Material Resource or Material Recycling - MRFs) process and treat through several types of solution offerings a variety of solid and liquid discarded material streams from a growing number of manufacturing and industrial customers.

For more information on our business and facilities, visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/where-we-are

Role Overview

Reports to: EVP, Business Development and M&A

Work Location: Florham Park, NJ (HQ Corporate Office) is ideal. Remote work location is an option if based in the Northeast or Midwest with easy access to a major airport (prefer Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit).

Travel: Will depend on work location, expected to be around 30-50%

This is a high-visibility, senior leadership role within our Business Development team, focused on expanding REworld's MPF network, encompassing both existing and new site development and project execution.

You can expect to develop 5 to 10 new MPF or industrial materials recycling facilities per year. This will include BD focused execution from early planning through to construction and handover to operations. This role requires high-level program management, team leadership, cross-functional coordination, and risk and budget control skills. The scope includes infrastructure growth, with frequent travel and strong business and technical oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Building

• Lead a multi-member PM team (growing headcount).
• Likely involved in hiring, coaching, and mentoring project managers.
• Emphasis on high performance and accountability.

Business Development

• Working with landowners, lessors, and company owners on the development or acquisition of property to convert to Reworld's long-term control.
• Coordinate with sourcing and internal/ external legal teams to support the closing of multiple deals annually.

Project Portfolio Management

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Communicate with stakeholders (likely executive leadership and external partners).
• Coordinate all project phases: planning, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and turnover.
• Focus on delivering on time, on budget, and safely.

Budget & Financial Oversight

• Manage large capital budgets across multiple sites.
• Control costs, track expenditures, and seek savings.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Address safety, permitting, regulatory, and environmental risks.
• Experience with OSHA and other compliance standards is a plus.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with engineers, architects, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Must bridge the gap between technical specs and real-world execution.

Qualifications

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, or related discipline required; Master's degree preferred. Relevant experience in lieu of education may be acceptable.

* Experience: 10+ years in project management required, leading project development/execution for facility or site development with full responsibility.

* Skills: Strong leadership, construction/engineering knowledge, permitting (environmental in particular), PM tools proficiency, cost management, and stakeholder communication.

* Tools: Microsoft Office and project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet).

* Safety: OSHA familiarity a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps. The pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. Some roles may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or additional incentives.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $175,360 to $289,338.

The pay offered is based on factors like relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, location, performance, internal equity, union contract (if applicable), work schedule, travel, and business needs.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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