Data Center Fire Alarm Project Lead — Onsite Travel

Ies Co; Chester (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with companyDis

Competitive pay

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager - Data Center in Chester, VA.

You will oversee the fire alarm scope across mission-critical projects, including planning, submittals, procurement, installation, testing, and turnover, ensuring compliance with codes, schedules, and safety standards. Travel to project sites is required; you will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to meet design

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fire alarm project management on mission critical electrical projects.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems including Fire Alarm, DAS, Access Control, and BMS.
• Experience managing submittals, procurement, installation oversight, testing and turnover.
• Ability to read construction drawings, electrical schematics, and NFPA codes.
• Experience coordinating with inspectors and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project or equivalent.
• NICET Level II or higher preferred; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• MVR/background checks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Planning, execution, and management of fire alarm installations for mission-critical projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure compliance with design specs, codes, and schedules.
• Manage the fire alarm scope from preconstruction through final commissioning.
• Interface with Project Management Team to track progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local AHJ requirements, and IES safety policies.
• Travel to project sites and extended time in the field.

Skills

Fire alarm PM

NFPA knowledge

Read drawings

Coordination

Leadership

Education

NICET Level II or higher preferred

OSHA 30 preferred

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager - Data Center in Chester, VA.

You will oversee the fire alarm scope across mission-critical projects, including planning, submittals, procurement, installation, testing, and turnover, ensuring compliance with codes, schedules, and safety standards. Travel to project sites is required; you will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to meet design