Job Purpose

To manage the engineering and estimation functions based in Colombia for fire protection projects, ensuring technical excellence, commercial competitiveness, authority compliance, and operational efficiency. The Lead Design & Estimation Engineer (Fire Fighting Systems) will oversee multiple projects and tender operations while driving engineering strategy, cost optimization, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Management

Lead complete fire protection engineering operations across multiple projects.

Review and approve complex hydraulic calculations, fire pump designs and alternative engineering solutions.

Ensure full compliance with international & local standards.

Drive constructability-focused engineering and system optimization initiatives.

Provide technical leadership for high-rise, industrial, infrastructure, and warehouse projects.

Commercial & Estimation Leadership

Oversee estimation department activities including BOQ/MTO development, pricing validation, and bid strategy.

Conduct management-level commercial risk reviews and tender evaluations.

Lead value engineering initiatives to improve project profitability and technical competitiveness.

Coordinate supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and strategic procurement support.

Review contract variations, claims, and post-award engineering cost optimization.

Team & Operational Leadership





Manage engineering and estimation teams ensuring productivity, quality, and resource allocation.

Establish engineering workflows, QA/QC standards, and submission procedures.

Mentor Team Leaders, Senior Engineers, and junior staff for succession development.

Drive KPI monitoring for design accuracy, tender success rate, and approval timelines.

Stakeholder & Authority Management

Interface with consultants, clients, contractors, and Civil Defence authorities.

Lead authority approval strategies and technical negotiations.

Present technical and commercial reviews to senior management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent

10–15+ years of experience in fire protection engineering & estimation

Minimum 5 years in leadership or managerial capacity

Strong experience managing multi-project engineering operations

Preferred Certifications

CFPS – NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist

NFPA certifications (13, 20, 25, 92)

Procore Estimation Certification

BIM/Revit coordination exposure preferred

Key Skills

Engineering leadership

Tender strategy & bid management

Commercial risk assessment

Fire protection system optimization

Team management & mentoring

Civil Defense approvals

Cost control & value engineering

📌 Lead Design & Estimation Engineer (Fire Fighting Systems) (Bogotá)
🏢 NAFFCO
📍 Bogotá