Area Director, Landfill

GFL Environmental Inc.

. Serve as the most senior post-collections support personnel in the field .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in environmental management and landfill operations, with a strong focus on compliance with federal and state regulations. Capable of managing complex projects, coordinating with various stakeholders, and driving operational efficiencies while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering Or Science10+ Years Of Experience In Environmental ManagementKnowledge Of RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, NEPAAdvanced Excel SkillsProject Management And Risk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Environmental ManagementLandfill OperationsRegulatory ComplianceProject PlanningCapital BudgetingTechnical TrainingRisk EvaluationData AnalysisConstruction ManagementEnvironmental Due Diligence

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSupervisory SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Landfill Gas ManagementEnvironmental Health And SafetyCompliance SystemsCommunity EngagementPermitting And Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the most senior post-collections support personnel in the field
Oversee engineering, compliance, and technical support for the assigned region/area
Ensure post-collections operations comply with permits, rules, regulations, and corporate policy
Coordinate with area management, field operations, environmental compliance managers, and regulatory agencies
Establish corporate policy regarding post-collections operations with executive leadership
Manage region landfill gas managers and ensure compliance with air regulations
Coordinate capital budgeting and manage capital projects ranging from landfill cell construction and capping to leachate treatment, gas collection, energy, and closure projects
Coordinate renewable natural gas project development
Coordinate heavy-equipment budgeting and procurement
Participate in project planning, budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, legal and regulatory interactions, operations, maintenance, and environmental due diligence
Manage permitting, reporting, recordkeeping, public hearings, community engagement, noncompliance events, corrective actions, and regulatory policy updates
Produce annual Whole of Life Engineering Rate Packages with outside consultants
Evaluate environmental and financial risks for potential acquisitions
Drive continuous improvement, technology advancement, operational efficiencies, and best practices
Provide technical training, relief support, and expertise on special projects and committees
Promote and manage environmental health and safety standards, compliance systems, risk controls, and safety culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science related field
10+ years of progressive experience in environmental management, landfill operations and/or engineering
Knowledge of state and federal environmental rules and policies including RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, NEPA, Title V, NSPS, TSCA and state solid waste programs
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to supervise multiple internal staff
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to work with consultants, contractors, regulators, and internal staff
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Advanced Excel spreadsheet and information-monitoring skills
Ability to manage multiple multifaceted construction projects and mitigate risks to budget and schedule
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
Strong independent time management and ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs
Ability to work in extreme cold and hot weather conditions
Ability to travel
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities
No visa sponsorship; valid work authorization required