Data Center Fire Alarm Project Lead

IES Electrical; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Competitive pay and PTO

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Chester, VA is seeking a full-time Fire Alarm Project Manager for Data Center projects.

You will oversee the fire alarm scope across mission-critical sites, including planning, submittals, procurement, installation, testing, and turnover, ensuring compliance with NFPA codes and safety standards. This role requires coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities, travel to project sites, and strong leadership to deliver on

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, BMS.
• Experience reading drawings, schematics, NFPA references (NFPA 70/72/101).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage fire alarm installations for mission-critical sites across the U.S.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to meet design, code, and schedule requirements.
• Manage fire alarm scope from preconstruction through final turnover.
• Interface with Project Management Team to track progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, AHJ requirements, and IES safety policies.

Skills

Fire alarm PM skills

NFPA knowledge

Proj. management

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

NICET Level II or higher preferred

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Chester, VA is seeking a full-time Fire Alarm Project Manager for Data Center projects.

You will oversee the fire alarm scope across mission-critical sites, including planning, submittals, procurement, installation, testing, and turnover, ensuring compliance with NFPA codes and safety standards. This role requires coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities, travel to project sites, and strong leadership to deliver on