Development Project Manager – Fire Protection & Fire Alarm Subject Matter Expert; SME

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Development Project Manager – Fire Protection & Fire Alarm Subject Matter Expert (SME) is primarily responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance on projects related to fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety systems. The Project Manager will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), Insurance Representatives, and Data Center Operations staff and should possess written and verbal communication skills commensurate with this level of engagement.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Review drawing packages for adherence to fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety design standards.

Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs for compliance with established design standards, local code requirements, insurance requirements, and AHJ requirements.

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, evaluate deviations from standards, and communicate requirements to design teams.

Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to answer Requests for Information (RFIs), code interpretations, and value engineering proposals.

Collaborate with the procurement team to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with fire protection and fire alarm design criteria.

Support project teams in resolving fire protection and fire alarm design issues discovered during construction, testing, commissioning, and operations.

Work closely with strategic procurement teams on fire protection and fire alarm equipment procurement.

Review fire protection hydraulic calculations, fire pump analyses, water supply evaluations, and system acceptance testing requirements.

Review fire alarm system architectures, battery calculations, sequence of operations, cause-and-effect matrices, and integrated testing plans.

Participate in factory witness testing, site acceptance testing, integrated systems testing, and commissioning activities for fire protection and life safety systems.

Coordinate with local fire officials, insurance representatives, third-party reviewers, and commissioning teams to support project approvals and occupancy milestones.

Support the development and maintenance of standardized fire protection and fire alarm designs for mission-critical facilities.

Provide technical guidance on fire suppression, fire detection, emergency communications, life safety systems, and integrated system performance.

This position will require approximately 25% travel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related technical field, with at least 3 years of additional experience in fire protection, fire alarm design, construction, or operations.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection, fire alarm, life safety systems, engineering design, construction, commissioning, or facility operations.

Minimum of 2 years of experience applying NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), FM Global requirements, and local AHJ requirements.

Experience with fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke detection systems, life safety systems, and emergency communication systems.

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