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Lead Design & Estimation Engineer (Fire Fighting Systems)

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Bogota, D.C., Colombia
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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
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