Data Center Fire Alarm PM — Lead Installations & Commissioning

IES Electrical; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical in Chester, VA is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager for data center deployments. The role leads all fire alarm scope elements from planning through turnover, coordinating with design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure code-compliant, on-time delivery.

The position requires travel to sites and extensive field time, with emphasis on leadership, safety, and stricter adherence to NFPA standards across mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing fire alarm projects on mission critical electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems including Fire Alarm, DAS, Access Control, and Building Management Systems.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical schematics, and NFPA references.
• Experience coordinating with local inspectors and Authorities having jurisdiction.
• Proficient with construction documentation and scheduling tools (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage fire alarm system installations for mission-critical projects across the U.S.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to meet design, code, and schedule requirements.
• Manage the fire alarm scope from preconstruction through final turnover and commissioning.
• Interface with the Project Management Team to track progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure work complies with NFPA standards, AHJ requirements, and company safety policies.
• Travel to project sites and work extended time in the field.

Skills

Fire alarm project management

Low-voltage systems

Reading construction drawings

Code compliance NFPA 70/72/101

Leadership & coordination

Field experience travel

Education

NICET Level II certification or higher

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical in Chester, VA is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager for data center deployments. The role leads all fire alarm scope elements from planning through turnover, coordinating with design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure code-compliant, on-time delivery.

The position requires travel to sites and extensive field time, with emphasis on leadership, safety, and stricter adherence to NFPA standards across mission-critical environments.