Fire Alarm Project Manager - Data Center

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, seeking full-time Fire Alarm Project Manager - Data Center in Chester, Virginia. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the fire alarm scope across multiple mission-critical projects, including planning, submittals, procurement, installation, testing, and turnover. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, project schedules, and safety standards as primary point of contact for all fire alarm-related executions.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Planning, execution, and management of fire alarm system installations for mission critical projects across the U.S.
• Coordinates with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure compliance with design specifications, code requirements, and schedule expectations
• Manages the fire alarm scope from preconstruction through final commissioning
• Interfaces regularly with the Project Management Team to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project goals
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with NFPA standards, local AHJ requirements, and IES Safety policies
• Position requires travel to project sites and extended time working in the field

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience fire alarm project management on mission critical electrical projects
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems including Fire Alarm, DAS, Access Control, and Building Management Systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage all phases of fire alarm installation including submittals, material procurement, installation oversight, coordination with testing agencies, and final turnover
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical schematics, and code references including NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101
• Experience coordinating with local inspectors and Authorities having jurisdiction
• Proficient in construction documentation and scheduling tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or equivalent
• NICET Level II certification or higher preferred
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities
• Ability to travel as required
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

EEO & affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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Workplace Type

Onsite