Sr Dir, Project Management

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

The Sr. Dir of Project Management is a senior leadership role within a Business Development team, focused on managing a portfolio of 10-20 simultaneous greenfield (new site) development projects-from early planning through to construction and handover to operations. It requires high-level program management, team leadership, cross-functional coordination, and risk and budget control. The scope includes infrastructure growth, with frequent travel and strong technical oversight.

Location

Prefer candidate to be located in NJ but can make exception for the right candidate

What you will do:

1. 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.

2. Project Portfolio Management

• Oversee 10-20 concurrent projects.
• Coordinate all project phases: planning, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and turnover.
• Focus on delivering on time, on budget, and safely.

3. Budget & Financial Oversight

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

4. Progress Tracking & Reporting

• Communicate with stakeholders (likely executive leadership and external partners).
• Provide regular updates and highlight risks/deviations.
• Implement continuous improvement processes.

5. Risk & Compliance Management

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

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Business; Master's preferred (MBA or science).
• 10+ years in project management; preferably with experience leading project development for facility or site development.
• Strong leadership, construction knowledge, permitting familiarity, PM tools proficiency, cost management, and stakeholder communication.
• Travel:30-40% travel required.
• Tools: Microsoft Office and project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet).
• Safety: OSHA familiarity a plus, not a must.

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.

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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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