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
📌 Lead Design (Bogotá)
🏢 NAFFCO
📍 Bogotá