Manage a group of project managers and engineers responsible for reviewing drawing packages for adherence to established design standards
Oversee multiple design and engineering efforts across projects nationwide
Create and communicate development engineering program updates and milestone status on a monthly basis, suitable for executive‑level reviews
Present technical information clearly to support efficient and informed decision‑making
Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure designs meet company standards, local codes, and AHJ requirements
Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, manage deviations from standards, and communicate requirements to design teams
Support construction, commissioning, and risk management teams by resolving RFIs and value engineering inquiries
Collaborate with procurement teams to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with standard design criteria
Support direct reports and project teams in resolving design issues identified during construction and commissioning
Work with consultants to develop and review fire alarm, fire protection, and life safety calculations for compliance with design standards

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience
8–10+ years of professional experience in design engineering or the construction industry, related to fire alarm and fire protection design of data centers
4–8+ years of experience managing mission‑critical design, implementation, and project management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically: PowerPoint for executive‑level communication, Excel for summarizing engineering deliverables and calculations
Demonstrated interest in a long‑term career within property design, engineering, development, or construction
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (typically every other week for 2–3 days)
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal customer contracts
Expert‑level knowledge of fire alarm and fire protection industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
Experience with performance‑based alternatives to prescriptive designs
Strong problem‑solving skills at both tactical and functional levels
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Development Program Manager – FA/FP Protection Engineering

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