Project Manager / Quality Assurance – Fire Protection System Upgrade

About the role

Peregrine Solutions is hiring an on-site Project Manager / Quality Assurance lead for a full fire alarm and life safety system replacement in an occupied, high-rise federal office building in Bethesda, MD. You will be the owner’s eyes on site. You will hold the installing contractor to the approved design, specifications and code, from mobilization through final acceptance and closeout.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day on-site lead and report to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Project Manager.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, calculations and test procedures for completeness and compliance before approval.
• Track RFIs, submittals and deficiencies to closure.
• Inspect installation against the approved drawings and specifications. Produce daily reports and written site-visit compliance reports.
• Act as Fire Prevention Program Manager during construction (NFPA 241): inspect all work areas daily, enforce hot-work, housekeeping and fire-watch rules, and report findings and corrective actions to the COR each day.
• Manage fire protection impairments so coverage stays in place 24/7. Review impairment plans and schedule outages with the COR at least 14 days ahead.
• Coordinate, witness and inspect mockups, preliminary testing and final acceptance testing with the owner’s Regional Fire Protection Engineer.
• Oversee the switchover from the legacy system to the new one, and legacy demolition only after commissioning.
• Coordinate and witness third-party firestop inspection hold points and ERCES radio coverage testing with the fire department.
• Manage closeout: redline and final as-built drawings, O&M manuals, recorded training, spare parts inventory and warranty start.
• Coordinate night work, escorts, outages and occupant notices with building management and tenant facilities staff.
• Enforce document security (CUI/NDA) and site safety (OSHA 29 CFR 1926).

Required qualifications

• 8+ years in fire alarm and life safety construction, with at least 5 years in a project management, QA or QC manager role.
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Alarm Systems, or a registered Professional Engineer (Fire Protection).
• Hands-on experience with addressable emergency voice/alarm communication systems, including testing and acceptance in occupied buildings.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 241, the International Building Code and GSA PBS-P100.
• Experience managing fire protection impairments, fire watch and hot-work programs on active sites.
• Experience on federal construction projects, including the submittal, RFI and daily reporting process.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• U.S. citizen, able to obtain and keep an HSPD-12 federal credential (PIV card) and pass a background investigation.
• Available to work night shifts for the life of the project.
• Strong written communication for daily reports, deficiency logs and test documentation.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Johnson Controls / Simplex fire alarm platforms, ideally with factory training.
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certificate.
• Familiarity with emergency responder radio systems (ERCES / in-building public safety communications), NFPA 1225 and radio coverage testing.
• Knowledge of firestop inspection practice (ASTM E2174 / E2393) and working with third-party firestop inspectors.

Work conditions and how to apply

• Employment type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Primarily night shift in an occupied federal building. Some daytime coordination meetings.
• Physical: Field work across all floors and below-grade levels, including ladders, ceiling spaces and mechanical rooms.
• Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000
• Start date: Contingent on contract award and badging

*** Relocation assistance and per diem are not available for this position. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Benefits

Peregrine Solutions is a women-owned small business dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where leadership, initiative, and purpose-driven work are highly valued. We genuinely care about our employees, and the things that matter most to them. Our team communicates with clarity and intention, embraces hard work, and knows how to enjoy the journey together.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: Three weeks of paid time off, plus 11 Federal Holidays – giving you 26 days annually to focus on personal goals and recharge, 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums, tuition and certification reimbursement to support your professional growth, employee referral bonuses.

At Peregrine Solutions, you won’t just find a job, you’ll find a community where your contributions are valued and your potential is supported.

If you are looking for a career shaping opportunity to support complex construction projects, we encourage you to apply to be part of the Peregrine Solutions team.

About Peregrine Solutions, Inc.

Peregrine Solutions hires top notch, top performing, hard-working professionals. We work as Owner Representatives to provide oversight of assigned construction projects and activities. Peregrine Solutions, Inc. offers competitive salaries, and provides our employees with paid medical, dental and vision insurance; three weeks' PTO, to be used at the discretion of the employee with approval from client; Federal holidays as recognized by the Office of Program Management; training and tuition reimbursement in areas directly related to field of employment; and provision of PPE including reimbursement for work boots and/or outer weather gear as required by project.