MEP Field Startup Project Manager: Commissioning & Warranty

Davenport Management & Consulting, LLC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Davenport Management & Consulting, LLC is seeking an MEP Field Startup Project Manager to oversee mechanical equipment startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service tasks. This temporary full-time role coordinates with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget project delivery and high-quality results.

The position requires leading startup activities, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining documentation across platforms while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical/ Civil/ Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 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 effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with SAP, NxGen, or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Ability to travel as required.

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.
• Lead punch-list completion and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate startup and commissioning activities to meet project milestones.
• Manage supplier warranty recoveries, credits, and reimbursement claims.
• Schedule field service technicians and coordinate daily service activities.
• Monitor service requests, WIP, direct invoicing, and customer billing.

Skills

Project Management

Field service coordination

Warranty administration

HVAC service operations

Construction management principles

Leadership

Communication

Safety leadership

Budget monitoring

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or engineering

Tools

SAP

NxGen

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Adobe/Nitro PDF

Job description

Davenport Management & Consulting, LLC is seeking an MEP Field Startup Project Manager to oversee mechanical equipment startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service tasks. This temporary full-time role coordinates with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget project delivery and high-quality results.

The position requires leading startup activities, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining documentation across platforms while delivering