Industrial Interface Manager

About the Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an Industrial Interface Manager for a full-time position in Al Jubail, Eastern Province. This role is advisory in nature, providing support to the Royal Commission (RC) on day-to-day tasks under RC supervision and control. The position requires 5-10 years of experience.

Project Context

Bechtel has managed the Jubail project since the mid-1970s, overseeing one of the largest civil engineering projects in modern times. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) acts as the Management Services Contractor (MSC) for the Royal Commission, managing design submissions from local architect/engineering firms and supervising construction by local contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. The contract was renewed in June 2026 for another five years, focusing on the development of new residential communities, infrastructure, and various public facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage industry interface and coordination with all existing and new primary and secondary industries, as well as third parties in Jubail Industrial City, to ensure successful operation and construction of facilities up to commissioning and sustained commercial operation.
• Coordinate with technical specialists and internal stakeholders for the technical review of potential industrial cluster opportunities, report findings, and obtain feedback from relevant departments to submit progress reports to the Royal Commission.
• Process and issue approvals for Encroachment Permits for various scopes of work submitted by primary industries, secondary industries, and other stakeholders including Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Railway Co. (SAR), Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Saline Water Conversion Corp. (SWCC), and Marafiq.
• Meet regularly with operational industries to determine their needs and requirements from the Royal Commission, coordinating on new procedures and updates. Coordinate with utility providers and other third-party organizations such as SEC, Marafiq, STC, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabian Railway, Ma’aden, and the Saudi Seaport Authority (SEAPA).
• Perform day-to-day coordination with industries and stakeholders regarding project expansion requirements, safety and environmental issues, and permit requirements.
• Update the Industrial Investment Quarterly Report periodically and prepare other reports as requested by RC management.
• Provide industrial data and input to concerned RC departments upon request.
• Coordinate the evaluation of industry proposed projects to ensure alignment with the RC Cities Master Plan and industrial cluster strategy.
• Coordinate the review of Industrial Land Lease Contracts between RC and primary/secondary industries for RC Management approval.
• Evaluate and review the availability of temporary industrial land for assignment to industries for their construction projects.
• Collect information from operational and under-construction industries to build a database including capital investments, project nature, products, feedstocks, and employee numbers.

Work Environment and Benefits

The candidate's daily tasks will be assigned by the Royal Commission, and the role will be dependent on RC’s future requirements. Timesheet and annual performance reviews will be conducted by an assigned Bechtel supervisor. Bechtel offers a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being and career advancement. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and are valued for their contributions.