MEP Commissioning & Startup Project Manager - CONTRACT

DAVENPORT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Davenport Management & Consulting is seeking a temporary full-time HVAC Equipment Construction Project Manager in Arizona to oversee startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service activities. You will act as the primary liaison among customers, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery and exceptional customer experience.

The role coordinates startup and commissioning, administers warranty activities, tracks project costs,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Eng, Civil Eng, Electrical Eng, Architecture, or equivalent.
Five+ years of experience in project management, field service coordination, warranty administration, HVAC service operations, or related roles.
Proven experience in HVAC startup, commissioning, installation, maintenance, or replacement projects.
Strong understanding of construction management principles and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Understand project scope and customer expectations.
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and budgets.
Monitor progress, financial performance, and risks.
Coordinate startup, commissioning, and warranty activities with stakeholders.
Lead site documentation, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

NxGen

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Adobe/Nitro PDF

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Company Description:

Davenport Management & Consulting provides Project Management Solutions and PMO Consulting to a diverse client base of owners and contractors in multiple industries. We assist clients with Project Management, Change Management, Project Controls, CPM Scheduling, Project Management Training, and PMO Support.

Position Summary:

This is a temporary full-time (40 hours/week) contract position with an expected duration of approximately 12–24 months.

The HVAC Equipment Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of mechanical equipment startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The HVAC Equipment Construction Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between customers, field service personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments. This role coordinates startup and commissioning activities, administers warranty activities, manages service activities, oversees project financial performance, and ensures timely project closeout while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Understand project scope, contract requirements, and customer expectations.

Develop, maintain, and execute project schedules and milestones.

Monitor project progress, budgets, and financial performance.

Identify project risks and implement recovery plans when necessary.

Review and interpret project contracts, including Terms and Conditions.

Ensure compliance with project documentation requirements and company standards.

Lead punch-list completion and project closeout activities.

Provide regular project status, financial updates, and risk assessments to Coordinate customer requests for equipment startup, commissioning, warranty support, vibration analysis, and field service.

Coordinate startup and commissioning activities to meet project milestones.

Coordinate daily with branch offices to assess manpower requirements and allocate field resources.

Assist branch offices to complete Method of Procedure (MOP) for onsite activities.

Monitor and resolve startup and commissioning issues, ensuring timely completion.

Verify startup reports, inspection reports, and commissioning documentation are completed and uploaded into commissioning platforms (CxAlloy, BIM360, etc.).

Participate in daily commissioning meetings with owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Support successful project completion through collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service teams.

Administer warranty programs and monitor warranty issues through final resolution.

Ensure all required warranty documentation is complete and accurate.

Coordinate warranty parts procurement and return material processes.

Manage supplier warranty recoveries, including credits, debit memos, and reimbursement claims.

Track warranty costs and recommend corrective actions when costs exceed budget.

Present warranty performance, financial data, and operational metrics during quality and warranty meetings.

Schedule field service technicians and coordinate daily service activities.

Monitor service requests (SRs), work-in-progress (WIP), direct invoicing, and customer billing within NxGen.

Coordinate procurement and logistics for parts, suppliers, OEMs, and vendors.

Coordinate customer training requirements.

Ensure completion of daily service documentation and site reporting requirements.

Monitor project costs associated with PCAT, commissioning, startup, warranty, and additional service work.

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout startup, warranty, and service activities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Resolve customer concerns related to equipment performance and product issues.

Coordinate internal resources required to meet project objectives.

Effectively communicate project status, risks, and customer concerns across all levels of the organization.

Champion the company's safety culture for employees and subcontractors.

Participate in daily site safety meetings.

Ensure all personnel receive required site-specific safety training and have appropriate PPE.

Verify required permits (hot work, confined space, roof access, ladders, etc.) are obtained before work begins.

Ensure all field activities comply with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and customer safety procedures.

Conduct business with the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum five (5) years of experience in project management, field service coordination, warranty administration, HVAC service operations, or related roles.