Interface / Stakeholder Manager

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Responsibilities

• Overview The Interface Manager will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and controlling all technical, construction, stakeholder, utility, and operational interfaces .
• The role is critical to ensuring seamless integration between bridge structures, roadway works, utility diversions, traffic management systems, public realm elements, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Your role Interface Management Strategy & Planning Develop and implement the Project Interface Management Plan in accordance with project requirements and client standards.
• Establish interface management procedures, protocols, and governance frameworks.
• Identify, define, and manage all project interfaces throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Interface Registers and Interface Matrices.
• Ensure timely identification and resolution of interface-related issues.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders.
• Design & Construction Integration Coordinate between engineering, design, construction, and project controls teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review design deliverables to identify interface risks and potential conflicts.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary design coordination workshops.
• Ensure engineering solutions are fully coordinated between various disciplines.
• Track design changes and assess impacts on project interfaces.
• Resolve clashes affecting bridge, roadway, utility, and transportation infrastructure works.
• Utility & Third-Party Coordination Monitor utility relocation and protection programs.
• Ensure utility interfaces are effectively integrated into project schedules and construction plans.
• Facilitate technical reviews and utility approval processes.
• Traffic & Operational Interface Management Coordinate traffic management and diversion interfaces associated with bridge construction activities.
• Ensure alignment between construction staging plans and traffic management strategies.
• Coordinate with transportation authorities for road closures, lane shifts, and traffic diversions.
• Manage interfaces between ongoing construction activities and live operational road networks.
• Support implementation of mobility and transportation management plans.
• Interface Risk Management Identify interface-related risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain Interface Risk Registers and mitigation plans.
• Escalate critical interface risks to project leadership when necessary.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored to closure.
• Construction Phase Interface Management Monitor interface activities during bridge and infrastructure construction.
• Coordinate sequencing and access requirements between multiple contractors and work packages.
• Ensure construction activities are executed without adversely impacting adjacent project works.
• Support construction planning and work-front management activities.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover Interfaces Coordinate interfaces associated with testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure readiness of bridge systems, infrastructure assets, and supporting facilities.
• Support handover planning and operational integration activities.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams during transition phases.
• Verify that interface requirements are successfully closed prior to project completion.
• Reporting & Documentation Prepare weekly and monthly interface management reports.
• Track interface KPIs and project performance indicators.
• Provide updates to project management regarding critical interface matters.
• Support project audits and compliance reviews.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance Ensure interface activities align with project HSE requirements.
• Promote safe coordination practices between contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor interface risks that could impact site safety.
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability objectives.
• Participate in project safety reviews and leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• About you Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Requirements Minimum 12-15 years of experience in major infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Minimum 7 years in interface management, project coordination, or design-construction integration roles.
• Extensive experience managing interfaces on large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder and interface management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors, stakeholders, and project packages simultaneously.
• Excellent reporting and presentation capabilities.
• Strong risk identification and mitigation skills.
• Behavioral Competencies Strategic and proactive mindset.
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities.
• Collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced project environments.
• High attention to detail and accountability.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving project objectives.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Project Management, Infrastructure Management, or Engineering Management is preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is advantageous.
• Previous Saudi Arabia and GCC project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working with client, government authorities, PMCs, consultants, or major contractors is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.