Director of Operations and Project Delivery

Job summary

This leadership position is accountable for taking landfill methane mitigation initiatives from signed contract all the way through commissioning, steady-state operations, carbon credit creation, and the full life cycle of the asset. The role combines strategic direction with day-to-day operational oversight across delivery planning, field execution, contractor coordination, manufacturing alignment, carbon asset oversight, and long-range operating plans. Success in this position means projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in line with technical, environmental, regulatory, and carbon-market standards.

What you will lead

• Drive methane mitigation projects from award through commissioning and transfer into operations.
• Create and maintain schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deployment priorities.
• Put consistent delivery workflows, governance routines, and performance measures in place.
• Spot project and operating risks early and put mitigation plans in place.
• Build operating systems that can scale as the portfolio grows and assets mature.
• Coordinate work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, commercial, and finance teams.
• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to align equipment production, delivery, deployment, and commissioning timelines.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and service vendors so work is safe, timely, and aligned to project scope.
• Handle contractor prequalification, performance tracking, and compliance management.
• Support field setup, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Hire, lead, coach, and develop a strong operations and project delivery team.
• Set goals, accountability expectations, and performance standards for the organization.
• Support growth and succession planning through mentoring and team development.
• Promote a workplace culture built on safety, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Own operating and project budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.
• Track financial performance and apply cost controls without compromising safety or quality.
• Provide regular status, performance, and risk updates to executive leadership.
• Act as the main operational contact for customers, landfill owners, partners, contractors, and regulators.
• Champion a strong safety culture across project and operational work.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory obligations.
• Create and maintain safety programs, procedures, and training expectations.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to strengthen future safety performance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, environmental science, business, operations management, or a closely related discipline is required.
• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, project delivery, engineering, construction, energy, environmental services, waste management, or a similar field is needed.
• Proven experience handling complex projects across multiple sites and managing field operations.
• Background leading cross-functional teams and working with outside contractors.
• Strong capability in financial management, project execution, and operational planning.
• Preferred background in landfill gas, biogas, renewable energy, methane mitigation, carbon markets, or environmental infrastructure.
• Experience managing field organizations spread across different geographies is preferred.
• Knowledge of carbon registry methods and MRV processes is preferred.
• International project exposure is preferred.
• PMP, PE, Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable certifications are preferred.
• Strong program and project management abilities.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Solid business planning and financial understanding.
• Ability to juggle several priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Analytical thinking, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across different teams and functions.

Work environment

This role is based in a remote or hybrid setup and involves frequent travel. Travel can exceed 40% and includes both domestic and international trips. Regular site visits are expected at landfills, industrial facilities, manufacturing sites, and construction locations. Work conditions may include outdoor weather, uneven ground, noise, dust, landfill gas, and industrial settings. The role also requires safe access to active construction and operating sites using the proper PPE. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be needed.