MEP Field Startup & Commissioning Lead

DAVENPORT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING; Afton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Davenport Management & Consulting is seeking a temporary MEP Field Startup Project Manager to lead mechanical equipment startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service activities to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality.

You will coordinate with customers, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, manage project schedules and budgets, and oversee warranty programs through final resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in project management, field service coordination, warranty administration, HVAC service operations, or related roles.
• Proven experience managing HVAC and refrigeration startup, commissioning, installation, maintenance, or replacement projects.
• Strong understanding of construction management principles and project delivery processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with SAP, NxGen, or similar ERP systems.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

SAP

NxGen

CxAlloy

BIM360

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Davenport Management & Consulting is seeking a temporary MEP Field Startup Project Manager to lead mechanical equipment startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service activities to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality.

You will coordinate with customers, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, manage project schedules and budgets, and oversee warranty programs through final resolution.