Fire Alarm Project Manager Data Center

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, 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.

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