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 (La Mesa)
🏢 NAFFCO
📍 La Mesa