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IES Mission Critical lists this Fire Alarm Project Manager - Data Center opportunity in chester, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Job Description
IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-timeFire 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
Specific 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.
IES
is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
EEO & Affluent 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 or any IES office to request assistance.
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Worksite address
chester, VA, 23836, US
Who can apply
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