NAFFCO GROUP

Lead Design & Estimation Engineer (Fire Fighting Systems)

NAFFCO GROUP  •  Colombia, CO (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

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
NAFFCO GROUP

About NAFFCO GROUP

NAFFCO was founded in Dubai, UAE to become the world's leading producer and supplier of life safety solutions. By recognizing the importance and convenience of having easy access to multiple safety services, we became specialized by offering complete solutions under one roof for all types of high quality firefighting equipment, fire protection systems, fire alarms, addressable emergency systems, security systems, custom-made vehicle such as fire trucks, ambulances, mobile hospitals and airport rescue firefighting vehicles (ARFF).

With the most talented and dedicated 15,000 employees from around the world, NAFFCO has over 2,000 passionate engineers and over 10 million square feet of manufacturing facilities. We are currently exporting to over 100 countries worldwide.

Our products have been consistently certified by UL, FM, BSI, LPCB and Global Mark according to the latest International Quality Standard for their strict adherence to ISO 9001 quality management systems and certified for ISO 14001 environmental management systems and BS OHSAS 18001 for occupational safety by UL DQS.

Our success is driven by our "passion to protect"​; our vision is to become the world's number one provider of innovative solutions in protecting life, environment and property.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
1991
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