Field Service Project Manager - Waste Management & Environmental Services

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The Field Service Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing waste management, environmental, industrial, and field service projects while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, customer requirements, and company objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Project & Operations Management

• Manage multiple projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, transportation resources, and subcontractors.
• Oversee field operations including waste collection, transportation, tank services, wastewater management, and disposal activities.
• Monitor project progress, resolve operational challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct field audits and site visits to ensure project execution and quality standards.
• Maintain project documentation and deliverables.

Compliance, Safety & Environmental

• Ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, OSHA, state, customer, and company requirements.
• Review waste profiles, characterization data, shipping documents, and manifests.
• Verify proper labeling, handling, transportation, and disposal practices.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments.
• Promote a strong safety culture, proper PPE usage, and safe work practices.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Customer & Financial Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
• Conduct project reviews and provide status updates.
• Resolve customer concerns and support business growth opportunities.
• Develop project estimates, pricing proposals, and change orders.
• Monitor budgets, costs, billing, profitability, and overall financial performance.

Logistics & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate transportation, disposal scheduling, and field service activities.
• Manage equipment utilization and resource allocation.
• Ensure efficient deployment of personnel and operational assets to meet project requirements.
• Lead end-to-end project management for data center infrastructure and environmental service projects, including water treatment, wastewater handling, and waste disposal.
• Manage environmental compliance related to handling, transportation, and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous materials.

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.

• Coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, and field technicians to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and achieved.

• Oversee field operations, ensuring work is performed safely and in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.

• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.

• Review and approve project documentation including permits, manifests, reports, and closeout packages.

• Ensure quality control standards are met for all deliverables.

• Support procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3–7+ years of project management experience with a strong focus in data centers, environmental services, industrial services, or related industries.

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance (EPA, DOT, OSHA).

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.

• Experience with RCRA/DOT regulations and compliance. 

• Working knowledge of data center systems (cooling systems, water treatment, commissioning processes) is preferred.

• Experience with environmental services such as wastewater treatment, deep well injection, or industrial cleaning is a plus.

• Position requires approximately 65% travel across the North Central region.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK: 

This position can be based out of Downers Grove, IL, Romulus, MI, St. Paul, MN, St. Louis, MO, New Berlin, WI 

PAY AND BENEFITS: 

• The salary range for this position is $98,870 - $120,000 annually 

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location 

• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility 

• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company 

• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted company bonus and annual salary reviews 

• Competitive pay and benefits 

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work .

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.