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 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 Conduct management-level commercial risk reviews and tender 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 & Operational Leadership- Manage engineering and estimation teams ensuring productivity, quality, and resource 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 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#J-18808-Ljbffr

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