MEP Startup & Commissioning Project Lead

DAVENPORT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; 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 Construction Project Manager to oversee HVAC startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service for multiple projects. You will coordinate with customers, field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, tracking financial performance, managing warranties, and ensuring safety compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of project management/field service coordination experience.
• Experience managing HVAC startup, commissioning, installation, or maintenance projects.
• Strong understanding of construction management principles and project delivery processes.
• Experience with SAP, NxGen or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Teams, PDFs, and Windows applications.
• OSHA 30 Certification and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope, contracts, and customer expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules and milestones.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance.
• Identify risks and implement recovery plans.
• Lead warranty and service activities through project closeout.
• Coordinate daily with branch offices to allocate manpower and resources.
• Schedule field technicians and manage procurement and logistics.
• Provide regular status updates and risk assessments to customers.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organization

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Safety Leadership

Education

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

Tools

SAP

NxGen

CxAlloy

BIM360

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe/Nitro PDF

Job description

Davenport Management & Consulting is seeking a temporary MEP Construction Project Manager to oversee HVAC startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service for multiple projects. You will coordinate with customers, field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, tracking financial performance, managing warranties, and ensuring safety compliance on site.