Field Service Project Manager - Waste Management & Environmental Services

Univar; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA LLC is seeking a Field Service Project Manager to lead waste management, environmental services, and field operations from Downers Grove, IL. You will plan projects, manage budgets, coordinate crews, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes site visits, risk assessments, and strong customer communication while driving profitability and on-time delivery across multiple projects in the North Central region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of project management experience in data centers, environmental services, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of EPA, DOT, OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Willingness to travel approximately 65% across the North Central region.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute waste management, environmental, industrial, and field service projects.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans; manage multiple projects from initiation to completion.
• Oversee field operations including waste collection, disposal, and wastewater management.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and conduct field audits to ensure quality.
• Review waste profiles, shipping documents, and manifests for regulatory compliance.
• Develop project estimates, pricing proposals, and change orders; monitor budgets and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Environmental/Engineering background

Job description

Title: Field Service Project Manager - Waste Management & Environmental Services

Location: Downers Grove, IL, US, 60515-7918

Company Name: Univar Solutions USA LLC

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Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

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.
• 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:

Strongwork/life flexibility

To be surrounded by aninclusiveteam who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company

To be rewarded for your contributions with atargeted company bonusandannual salary reviews

Competitivepay 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 [e-mail] .