SeniorProjectExecutive / Program Director- Waste-to-Energy Renewable Diesel ProjectsLocation: Ruidoso, New Mexico (On-site with travel as needed)
Company: Hernandez Consulting & Construction and TNT Biofuels LLC / TNT Hydrogen
Senior Project Executive / Program DirectorThe Senior Project Executive / Program Director will lead the end-to-end delivery of a waste-to-energy facility and support future multi-site expansion. This individual will operate at both strategic and execution levels, overseeing EPC delivery, stakeholder coordination, and integration of advanced process systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead full lifecycle execution of a $100M+ waste-to-energy renewable diesel project, from final design through commissioning and operational readiness.
- Manage EPC contractors, technology providers, and key partners within a complex multi-stakeholder project environment.
- Oversee integration of critical systems, including:
- Feedstock handling and preprocessing (biomass, sludge, waste streams)
- Thermal conversion reactor systems
- Fuel production, storage, and distribution infrastructure
- Water recovery and environmental control systems
- Direct permitting and regulatory strategy across air, water, solid waste, and renewable fuel compliance frameworks.
- Coordinate with public-sector partners (e.g., municipalities, state agencies) and ensure alignment with disaster recovery, environmental, and infrastructure objectives.
- Interface with commercial stakeholders, including:
- Feedstock suppliers
- Offtake partners for renewable diesel and biochar
- Financial stakeholders (lenders, tax equity, investors)
- Establish and maintain project controls across schedule, cost, risk, and performance metrics.
- Provide executive-level reporting to ownership and senior leadership.
- Support strategic planning for Phase II expansion and replication across multiple sites.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven track record managing $100M+ EPC or program-level projects.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Renewable fuels (diesel, biofuels, SAF)
- Waste-to-energy or biomass processing
- Industrial process plants (chemical, thermal, gas processing)
- Strong understanding of:
- Complex project delivery models (EPC, design-build, public-private partnerships)
- Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance across multiple domains
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and external partners in high-stakes environments.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with thermal conversion, gasification, or advanced waste processing technologies (non-traditional systems preferred).
- Familiarity with renewable fuel standards, ASTM specifications, RIM credits, or 45Z tax incentives.
- Background in modular or repeatable infrastructure deployment.
- Experience working with municipal clients, federal/state agencies, or disaster recovery programs.
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Leadership Profile:- Operates effectively at both field execution and executive stakeholder levels
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, emerging technologies, and evolving project scopes
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align technical delivery to financial and strategic outcomes
- Decisive, accountable, and execution-focused
Why This Role:- Lead a transformational infrastructure project at the intersection of energy, environment, and public impact
- Direct visibility with executive leadership and project ownership
- Opportunity to shape a scalable platform with regional and national expansion potential
- Work on a project that directly addresses wildfire recovery, waste reduction, and renewable energy production
Compensation & Benefits:- Competitive executive-level compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Performance-based incentives aligned with project milestones
- Long-term growth opportunities tied to program expansion
