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Location: Florida (travel required)

Reporting to: Vice President, WtE

FCC Environmental Services is seeking a Development Director – Waste-to-Energy (WtE) to drive the expansion of its WtE platform across North America. This is a senior leadership role responsible for originating, developing, and executing investment opportunities, including greenfield projects, public-private partnerships, and acquisitions of operational assets.

The successful candidate will drive projects from early-stage origination through investment approval and financial close, working at the intersection of commercial strategy, technical development, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new Waste-to-Energy opportunities, including greenfield developments, municipal procurement processes, and strategic acquisitions
• Shape and execute the North American WtE development strategy in alignment with FCC Group growth objectives
• Maintain a robust, forward-looking development pipeline across priority markets
• Conduct technical, contractual and strategic due diligence on prospective projects.

Project Development & Execution

• Lead the full development lifecycle from opportunity screening through feasibility, structuring, and investment approval
• Direct technical, environmental, commercial, and financial workstreams to deliver bankable, investment-ready projects
• Work collaboratively with Commercial Director – WtE in the preparation and submission of bids, tenders, and proposals for public and private sector opportunities

M&A and Commercial Structuring

• Assist and work alongside FCC Enviro M&A team in acquisition processes, including origination, valuation, due diligence, and negotiation of transaction terms
• Structure and negotiate key project agreements, including feedstock supply, offtake (power/heat), EPC, and O&M contracts
• Support financing processes and engagement with lenders, investors, and internal capital approval bodies

Stakeholder & Market Engagement

• Build and maintain senior relationships with municipalities, regulators, technology providers, and industry partners
• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies to support project development and successful procurement outcomes
• Monitor market dynamics, regulatory developments, and technology trends to inform investment decisions

Leadership & Governance

• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, finance, legal, environmental, and commercial disciplines
• Manage external advisors including technical, legal, and financial consultants
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and governance committee.

Project Transition

• Oversee the transition of successfully developed or acquired projects to delivery and operations teams
• Ensure continuity of project intent, contractual obligations, and risk allocation through handover.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

• Champion a strong safety and environmental culture across all development activities
• Ensure all projects are developed in compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Promote best practices in environmental performance, permitting, and sustainable development

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years’ experience in infrastructure, energy, or waste sector development
• Proven track record of originating and delivering complex projects to financial close
• Experience in Waste-to-Energy senior management, either Maintenance or Operations is a must.
• Demonstrated experience in M&A transactions, including due diligence and deal execution
• Strong understanding of public procurement frameworks, PPP models, and long-term concession structures
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and in matrixed organizations

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.