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Marriott

FLEX Fire Protection Specialist

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

JOB SUMMARY As a member of Marriott Fire Protection & Life Safety (FLS), this position is ... Remote positions. Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands ...

Marriott

Manager, Fire Protection Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$88.60K - $119.50K/yr

CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required * BS in Fire Protection Engineering or ... Remote positions. Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands ...

Vector Security

Service Project Manager

Gainesville, VA · On-site +1

$89.06K/yr

Gainesville, VA or Remote US/USA What You'll Do: * Special Project Team Oversight: * Ensure team is ... Inspections Department Oversight: * Track overdue inspections and ensure timely completion. * Act ...

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Fire Protection Engineer (Remote Eligible)

Fire Protection Engineer (Remote Eligible)

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA • On-site, Remote

$84.80K - $114.50K/yr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Department: SVP Administration & Operations
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Remote Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
About the Department:
The University Building Official is responsible for enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code for construction work on all Mason owned facilities across the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Manassas, Fairfax, and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.
About the Position:
The Licensed Professional Fire Protection Engineer will perform interdisciplinary reviews of plans and documents for large multifaceted structures at nationally recognized research university. They will execute complex engineering and constructability analysis related to work covered by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including NFPA Codes, other referenced standards, Virginia Statewide Fire Code, and GMU Construction Design Standards for new construction, renovations, and repairs of educational, commercial, industrial, one and two family dwellings, and other structures to assure compliance with the code and related regulations prior to permit issuance. They will also conduct interdisciplinary inspections throughout all phases of construction to verify compliance with codes and related regulations during construction. Perform evaluations of proposed alternative designs to determine whether equivalent measures are provided. Provide analysis and decisions requiring engineering and constructability expertise as they affect life safety. The work shall be performed in a complex and fast-paced setting requiring professional expertise, attention to details, and client assistance. Other related duties as required under the supervision of the University Building Official.
Responsibilities:
  • Review plans of new construction, renovation, and repairs of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings and other structures at the various design stages beginning no later than the preliminary design phase and provide code analysis of compliance. The review shall include written comments provided to Project Managers and others for resolution or response;
  • Evaluate alternative designs using accepted engineering practices. The review shall verify compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, ADA, other referenced standards, the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and the GMU Design Standards;
  • Review shop drawings, calculations, and/or submittals for compliance to code;
  • Perform interdisciplinary inspections of new construction, renovation, and repairs of buildings and other structures to verify materials, footings, foundations, framing, insulation, electrical, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, accessibility and final inspections.;
  • Ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Statewide Fire Code, and the GMU Design Standards.;
  • Ensure construction is in compliance with the approved construction documents and drawings. Inspections include a report to Project Managers and responsible parties for information or action as necessary;
  • Perform review of special inspection reports and alternative construction product submissions for acceptance and record; and
  • Other related duties as required under the supervision of the University Building Official.

Required Qualifications:
  • An ABET accredited Bachelor of Engineering Degree;
  • Must be able to use computer-based applications, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Revu, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel programs;
  • Virginia-Licensed Professional Engineer (PE);
  • Professional Engineers licensed in another State must have the ability to become licensed in Virginia within one year;
  • Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development certification as Fire Protection Inspector & Fire Protection Plans Examiner and/or Certified Fire Official (CFO) is required or must become certified in one year; and
  • Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/ . The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Master of Engineering Degree with an emphasis on building systems or fire protection engineering; and
  • CAD and GIS experience.

Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for GMU Worker at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 6, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: December 1, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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