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