Fire Protection & Fire Alarm PM — Data Center Projects

QTS Data Centers; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Manager – Fire Protection & Fire Alarm SME to lead technical efforts on life-safety projects. The role collaborates with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, and AHJs to ensure compliant designs, testing, and commissioning across data center facilities.

You will guide procurement, review hydraulics and alarm systems, and coordinate with stakeholders to support approvals and occupancy milestones.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across leadership and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong prioritization and scheduling.
• Proven experience applying NFPA standards and life-safety system design.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review drawing packages for fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety design standards.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to ensure design compliance with codes and AHJ requirements.
• Define project scope, evaluate deviations, and communicate requirements to design teams.
• Support RFIs, code interpretations, and value engineering with construction and commissioning teams.
• Review submittals for compliance with design criteria and participate in testing/commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with fire officials, insurers, and third parties for approvals and occupancy milestones.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Manager – Fire Protection & Fire Alarm SME to lead technical efforts on life-safety projects. The role collaborates with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, and AHJs to ensure compliant designs, testing, and commissioning across data center facilities.

You will guide procurement, review hydraulics and alarm systems, and coordinate with stakeholders to support approvals and occupancy milestones.