Project Manager Fire Alarm

Technibus, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead installation, testing, and turnover of fire alarm systems across multiple projects. You will ensure adherence to NFPA standards and AHJ requirements while coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities.

Travel to project sites is required. The ideal candidate has strong communication, leadership skills, and a minimum of five years in fire alarm project

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of fire alarm project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems including Fire Alarm, DAS, Access Control, and Building Management Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical schematics, and NFPA references.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel.
• Pass pre-employment background check and MVR check when operating motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage fire alarm system installation for projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure compliance with design specifications, code requirements, and schedule expectations.
• Manage the fire alarm scope from preconstruction through final commissioning.
• Interface with the Project Management Team to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project goals.
• Ensure all work adheres to NFPA standards, local AHJ requirements, and IES safety policies.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Fire alarm project management

Project management

Read construction drawings

NFPA standards

Coordination with inspectors/AHJ

Procore/Bluebeam/MS Project

NICET Level II (preferred)

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager, Richmond, Virginia.

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.

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the fire alarm scope across multiple projects, including planning, submittals, procurement, installation, testing, and turnover. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, project schedules, and safety standards, while serving as the primary point of contact for all fire alarm-related execution across job sites.

Job Summary

• Responsible for the planning, execution, and management of fire alarm system installation for projects
• 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 will require travel to project sites

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of fire alarm project management experience
• 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 needed
• Successfully pass pre-employment 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.

Additional Data

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Aff. 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