Development Director - WtE (Florida)

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

Additional Information

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. 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.

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