Construction Manager - Fire Suppression (Mission Critical Data Centers)

Location: Northern Virginia
Compensation: $60-$65/hour (1099 Contractor)
Estimated Annualized Earnings: $150,000-$162,500+ based on a 50-hour workweek
Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 for qualified candidates relocating to the area
Duration: Long-term contract with strong potential for extension and/or conversion

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager - Fire Suppression to oversee fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety system projects within some of the nation's most sophisticated mission-critical data center environments.

This is a highly visible onsite leadership role responsible for coordinating subcontractors, driving safety and quality best practices, managing project execution, and ensuring compliance with all client, code, and operational requirements in live data center environments.

Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the world, offering exceptional long-term career opportunities for professionals with mission critical construction experience.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

$60-$65/hour 1099 compensation
50-hour workweek providing significant overtime earnings potential
Up to $5,000 relocation assistance available
High-profile mission critical data center projects
Strong likelihood of contract extension and/or direct hire conversion
Opportunity to work with leading data center operators and construction teams
Fast-growing industry with excellent long-term career prospects

ResponsibilitiesConstruction Management & Project Execution

Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for subcontractors and client representatives
Coordinate daily construction activities and maintain schedule adherence
Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and field execution efforts
Track project progress and communicate risks, delays, and mitigation plans
Prepare RFIs, support change orders, and maintain project documentation

Safety Leadership

Enforce all OSHA, client, and site-specific safety requirements
Manage hot work, fire system impairments, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and confined space activities
Conduct safety inspections and audits
Review subcontractor safety plans and ensure compliance

Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems

Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities
Manage stakeholder communication during system shutdowns and impairments
Coordinate inspections with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including:
NFPA 13
NFPA 25
NFPA 72
NFPA 2001
IFC
IBC

Quality & Documentation

Monitor work quality and ensure adherence to approved procedures
Assist with development and execution of Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
Coordinate inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities
Provide weekly project progress updates

Required Qualifications

3+ years of construction management, field engineering, or superintendent experience in:
Data Centers
Mission Critical Facilities
Industrial Facilities
Large Commercial Construction Projects
Minimum 2 years managing fire suppression, fire alarm, or life safety system work
Experience coordinating subcontractors, RFIs, change orders, and QA/QC processes
Working knowledge of:
Pre-action sprinkler systems
Wet-pipe sprinkler systems
Clean agent systems (FM-200, Novec 1230, etc.)
Fire alarm and detection systems
VESDA/aspirating smoke detection systems
Fire pumps and standpipe systems
Understanding of NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and life safety requirements
Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior data center or mission critical construction experience
Experience working in live operational facilities
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
NICET certification
OSHA 30 Certification
Experience supporting retrofits and upgrades in occupied facilities

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $163,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

Please describe your experience managing fire suppression, fire alarm, or life safety systems within data centers, mission critical facilities, or large industrial/commercial construction projects.
Which fire protection systems have you directly managed in the field (pre-action sprinkler, wet-pipe, FM-200, Novec 1230, VESDA, fire alarm systems, etc.)?
Are you willing to work onsite in Northern Virginia and accept a 1099 contract position paying $60-$65/hour, averaging approximately 50 hours per week?
Please provide the URL to your active LinkedIn profile.

Work Location: In person

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