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 senio

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