Interface Manager

Job Title: Interface Manager Location: Saudi Arabia Department: Engineering / Technical Reports To: Technical Director / Project Director Job Summary The Interface Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating interfaces between project disciplines, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory authorities. The role ensures effective integration of Civil, Architectural, MEP, and other project components throughout Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Handover. Key Responsibilities • Act as the central point of contact for all project interface matters and regulatory authorities. • Coordinate interfaces between Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and other project disciplines. • Facilitate effective communication between contractors, subcontractors, consultants, clients, and project teams. • Identify, track, and resolve technical, construction, and contractual interface issues. • Maintain interface registers, records, correspondence, drawings, and related documentation. • Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces using BIM and support clash resolution. • Monitor project schedules and interface dependencies and identify potential delays. • Identify interface risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures. • Ensure works comply with project specifications, quality standards, regulations, permits, and approvals. • Resolve conflicts and scope/interface gaps between different project parties. • Coordinate with Commercial and Contracts teams regarding contractual and cost-related interface matters. • Support interface coordination during Testing & Commissioning and Handover. • Prepare regular interface progress reports highlighting risks, issues, actions, and achievements. • Monitor compliance with contractual responsibilities between project parties. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, MEP Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline. • Minimum 15 years of experience, with strong experience in Interface Management on mega projects. • Proven experience across Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Handover. • Strong multidisciplinary experience involving Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical works. • Previous experience with a Main Contractor / PMC on major projects is preferred. • Working knowledge of BIM in design and construction. • Good understanding of project schedules, contracts, risk management, and regulatory requirements. • Previous Saudi Arabia / GCC experience is preferred. Skills & Competencies • Strong interface and multidisciplinary coordination skills. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication. • Strong technical problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. • Good BIM and construction coordination knowledge. • Strong planning, risk management, and reporting skills. • Good contractual and commercial awareness. • Ability to manage multiple interfaces in complex mega-project environments. Work Environment • Based at project offices and construction sites. • Close coordination with Engineering, Construction, MEP, BIM, Planning, Commercial, Consultants, Contractors, Clients, and Authorities. • Fast-paced environment supporting large-scale and complex mega projects. Show more Show less