Design & Estimate Head

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Extinguished, Inc. in Quezon City is seeking a Design & Estimate Head to lead the D&E team and ensure accurate designs, estimates, costing, and technical proposals for execution.

You will oversee design reviews, cost estimation, and coordination with Sales, Project Engineers, Purchasing, and Operations to deliver practical, right-sized solutions. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years in design, estimation, costing, or engineering project work.
• Education: Licensed / Registered Mechanical Engineer.
• Technical Knowledge: Fire suppression, sprinkler, pre-action, access control, CCTV.
• Design Skills: Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Leadership: Comfortable leading a team and making technical decisions.
• Organization: Manage multiple projects and deadlines without losing detail.
• Communication: Coordinate with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the D&E Team: guide and supervise the Design & Estimate team to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Design Review: assess technical drawings, plans, and project specs before submission.
• Estimation & Costing: oversee cost estimates, BOQ/BOM, material needs, and proposals.
• Technical Coordination: align with Sales, Project Engineers, Purchasing, Operations.
• System Planning: review designs for fire suppression, CCTV, access control, and related systems.
• Quality Control: ensure designs and estimates meet project specs.
• Team Support: provide guidance and review work to resolve issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Estimation & Costing

Design Review

Communication

Education

Licensed / Registered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Design & Estimate Head | Extinguished, Inc.

At Extinguished, Inc., good projects start with good planning.

We are looking for an experienced Design & Estimate Head who can lead our D&E team and make sure our designs, estimates, costing, and technical proposals are accurate, practical, and ready for execution.

This role is for someone who understands both the technical and commercial side of engineering projects. You'll be reviewing plans, guiding the team, coordinating with different departments, and making sure nothing important gets missed before a project moves forward.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, leading a team, and turning plans into workable project solutions, we'd like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the D&E Team: Guide and supervise the Design & Estimate team and help ensure work is completed accurately and on time.


• Design Review: Review technical drawings, plans, specifications, and project requirements before submission or implementation.


• Estimation & Costing: Oversee the preparation of cost estimates, BOQ/BOM, material requirements, and technical proposals.


• Technical Coordination: Work closely with Sales, Project Engineers, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to clarify project requirements.


• System Planning: Review designs involving fire suppression, sprinkler, pre-action, access control, CCTV, and other related systems.


• Quality Control: Make sure designs and estimates are complete, practical, and aligned with project specifications.


• Team Support: Provide technical guidance, review the work of team members, and help resolve design or estimation concerns.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in design, estimation, costing, or engineering project work.


• Education: Licensed / Registered Mechanical Engineer.


• Technical Knowledge: Familiar with Fire Suppression Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Pre-Action Systems, Access Control, and CCTV.


• Design Skills: Able to read and interpret plans, technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.


• Leadership: Comfortable leading a team, reviewing work, and making technical decisions.


• Organization: Able to handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines without losing attention to detail.


• Communication: Can coordinate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.

Why Extinguished, Inc.

• Work on a variety of engineering and systems projects.


• Take ownership of the Design & Estimate function and help improve how the team works.


• Collaborate directly with Project, Sales, Purchasing, and Operations teams.


• Opportunity to grow with the company and take on broader leadership responsibilities.


• A hands‑on environment where your technical recommendations can directly influence projects.

Office Location:

Quezon City