Purpose and Scope - Sustainability, Waste Analytics & Innovation
The Special Projects Executive supports the delivery of high‑impact sustainability and waste management initiatives through data‑driven analysis, operational oversight, and technology‑enabled innovation. The role plays a critical part in advancing the company’s circular economy objectives by managing waste audits, GHG emissions studies, recyclables analytics, and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) performance, while translating operational data into actionable insights and financial updates for internal and external stakeholders.
This position works cross‑functionally with Operations, Business Development, Finance, and external technology partners to ensure projects are executed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with client and regulatory expectations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage waste audit activities, including planning, on‑site coordination of audit teams, and supervision of waste sorting, weighing, and classification processes.
- Ensure audit methodologies, data collection protocols, and reporting standards are consistently applied across projects.
- Work closely with Business Development and Operations teams to understand client objectives, audit scope, site constraints, and service requirements before and during project execution.
- Manage, clean, and analyze large datasets related to waste generation, recyclables recovery, and diversion performance.
- Ensure data integrity, traceability, and consistency across internal systems, dashboards, and client reports.
- Translate complex operational data into clear, decision‑ready insights through dashboards, charts, and structured reports.
- Support greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions studies related to waste management activities, including data preparation, calculations, and interpretation of results.
- Assist in the development of sustainability metrics, benchmarks, and performance indicators for internal tracking and client reporting.
- Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support the development, testing, and deployment of AI‑driven waste audit and material recognition solutions.
- Participate in pilot programs, validation exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Support monitoring and analysis of MRF operations, including material inflows and outflows, recovery rates, contamination levels, and process efficiencies.
- Track recyclables performance and identify data‑led opportunities to improve recovery outcomes and operational effectiveness.
- Prepare regular project‑level financial and performance updates, including material revenue tracking, operational costs, and variance analysis.
- Support management reporting by linking operational outcomes with financial and sustainability performance indicators.
- Assist in project planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination across multiple workstreams.
- Develop presentation materials, technical documentation, and client‑facing deliverables for reviews, proposals, and progress updates.
- Work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications in sustainability, waste management, or project management are advantageous.
- 3– 5 years of relevant experience in waste management, sustainability consulting, recycling operations, data analytics, or environmental projects.
- Exposure to waste audits, recyclables tracking, MRF operations, or sustainability reporting is highly advantageous.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data validation, charts).
- Experience with data visualization or reporting tools is an advantage.
- Familiarity with sustainability metrics, waste data structures, or emissions accounting is preferred.
- Interest in or exposure to AI, automation, or digital solutions applied to operational analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data and insights to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.
- Comfortable balancing desk‑based analytical work and on‑site operational activities.
- Strong interest in sustainability, recycling, and circular economy solutions.
- Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with a continuous improvement mindset.
