Fire Alarm Project Lead - Multi-Site Installations

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

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee the fire alarm scope across multiple projects, from planning to turnover.

You will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure compliance with design specifications, code requirements, and schedules. The role includes managing from preconstruction through final commissioning and regular interface with the PM Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fire alarm project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems: Fire Alarm, DAS, Access Control, and Building Management Systems.
• Experience managing all phases of fire alarm installation including submittals, procurement, installation oversight, testing, and turnover.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical schematics, and NFPA references (NFPA 70, 72, 101).
• Experience coordinating with local inspectors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project or equivalent.
• NICET Level II or higher preferred; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong leadership and organization.
• Ability to travel to project sites; pass background and MVR checks when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and management of fire alarm system installation for projects.
• Coordinates with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure design and schedule compliance.
• Manage the fire alarm scope from preconstruction through final commissioning.
• Interface with the Project Management Team to track progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure all work meets NFPA standards, AHJ requirements, and IES safety policies; travel to sites as needed.

Skills

Fire alarm PM

Project management

Reading drawings

Code references NFPA

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee the fire alarm scope across multiple projects, from planning to turnover.

You will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure compliance with design specifications, code requirements, and schedules. The role includes managing from preconstruction through final commissioning and regular interface with the PM Team.