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The Project Management Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and closing fluid management projects supporting data center construction, commissioning, HVAC flushing, liquid cooling systems, water treatment operations, and wastewater handling. Serves as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, and field personnel while ensuring safe and compliant delivery, setup, operation, and removal of storage equipment, chemical products, and waste streams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

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.

Project Management & Client Coordination

Manage trucking logistics, including scheduling, dispatching, and routing heavy transport vehicles for equipment delivery and waste hauling.
Coordinate on-site vehicle logistics, including managing gate access, scheduling truck arrivals, and arranging site escorts for delivery and disposal drivers.
Manage projects from award through final invoicing
Develop schedules, logistics plans, and execution strategies
Provide customer and leadership updates

Wastewater & Waste Management

Manage collection, storage, transportation and disposal activities of wastewater
Oversee end-to-end haul-off logistics for wastewater disposal, ensuring trucks are properly loaded, scheduled, and dispatched to authorized disposal facilities.
Coordinate waste characterization, profiling and manifests
Track wastewater volumes and disposal costs
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams

Chemical Delivery Management

Coordinate bulk and containerized chemical deliveries
Manage inventory and delivery schedules
Maintain SDS documentation and chemical storage requirements
Coordinate supplier technical support

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.
Background in logistics, dispatching, or transportation supervision is highly valued; experience managing heavy trucking schedules, freight coordination, or fleet dispatch is a major plus.

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 careers@univarsolutions.com.

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.

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