Life Safety Systems (LSS) Construction Manager

OnQCx; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

OnQCx is seeking a Life Safety Systems Construction Manager to lead Fire Alarm and VESDA installations on a large-scale data center project in Boise, Idaho. The role ensures installation, testing, and commissioning meet NFPA and client standards while coordinating with GC, subcontractors, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in life safety or fire protection construction management, strong knowledge of NFPA/IBC/IFC codes, and proven leadership; travel and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of life safety/fire protection systems construction management.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC, IFC, and local code requirements for fire alarm and smoke detection.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and oversee large-scale, fast-paced projects.
• Experience with commissioning and integrated testing of life safety systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field execution of Fire Alarm and VESDA installation, integration, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with project design, NFPA codes, and client requirements for all LSS scopes.
• Manage daily coordination with the GC, subcontractors, and vendors on LSS progress, issues, and inspections.
• Lead quality control checks and ensure timely closeout of punch-list items.
• Monitor schedule and budget impacts related to LSS, proactively escalating risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Participate in client and construction coordination meetings, representing the owner’s interest for LSS systems.
• Review and approve installation drawings, submittals, and redlines for accuracy and constructability.
• Ensure documentation, testing, and turnover packages for FA & VESDA are complete and compliant.

Skills

Life safety / fire protection CM

NFPA/IBC/IFC knowledge

Subcontractor management

Commissioning & testing

Communication & leadership

On-site work & travel

Job description

Description

Our team members are consummate professionals who are well respected by our Fortune 100 clients in the semiconductor/cleanroom, manufacturing, and mission-critical data center industries. Our mission is to do the very best for our clients and customers with integrity, professionalism, and altruism allowing them to be the very best in their business globally.

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration? Our dedicated team believes in honesty, integrity, performance, partnership, and trust, ensuring long-lasting customer and employee relationships built on solid principles. By upholding the highest standards of quality and performance, we aim to achieve total customer satisfaction in the various markets we serve.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Life Safety Systems (LSS) Construction Manager with deep expertise in Fire Alarm (FA) and VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) systems to support the execution of a large-scale data center project (Buildings 3 & 4). This role is critical to ensuring life safety systems are installed, tested, and commissioned to meet stringent code, client, and project standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field execution of Fire Alarm and VESDA installation, integration, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with project design, NFPA codes, and client requirements for all LSS scopes.
• Manage daily coordination with the GC, subcontractors, and vendors on LSS progress, issues, and inspections.
• Lead quality control checks and ensure timely closeout of punch-list items.
• Monitor schedule and budget impacts related to LSS, proactively escalating risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Participate in client and construction coordination meetings, representing the owner’s interest for LSS systems.
• Review and approve installation drawings, submittals, and redlines for accuracy and constructability.
• Ensure documentation, testing, and turnover packages for FA & VESDA are complete and compliant.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in life safety/fire protection systems construction management; data center experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC, IFC, and local code requirements for fire alarm and smoke detection.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and oversee large-scale, fast-paced projects.
• Experience with commissioning and integrated testing of life safety systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time and travel as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.