Interface Lead Saudi National

About the Role

Parsons is seeking an Interface Lead - Saudi National to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing and coordinating various interfaces across project disciplines, contractors, consultants, authorities, stakeholders, and operational entities. The primary objective is to ensure that all interfaces are clearly identified, assigned, tracked, and resolved efficiently to prevent design conflicts, construction delays, scope gaps, rework, and impacts on project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily interface management activities for assigned project areas and packages.
• Establish and maintain the project Interface Management Plan, procedures, workflows, and governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Interface Register / Interface Control Document (ICD).
• Identify, document, classify, and monitor technical and non-technical interfaces across the project.
• Coordinate interfaces between Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, Quality, HSE, Planning, Commercial, and Operations teams, as well as various engineering disciplines (Civil, Structural, MEP, ICT, ELV, Utilities, Roads, Airfield, FLS, and specialist systems).
• Manage interfaces between multiple contractors, consultants, subcontractors, and project packages, including those between new works and existing infrastructure/operational facilities.
• Define interface inputs, outputs, deliverables, responsibilities, dates, and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate interface workshops and coordination meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-up reports.
• Monitor interface actions, ensure timely closure of outstanding issues, and escalate critical or overdue items to Project Management.
• Coordinate resolution of design clashes, scope gaps, technical discrepancies, and construction interface issues, working with BIM/Digital Engineering teams.
• Review interface requirements in project documents, drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Manage interfaces related to temporary works, construction sequencing, access, logistics, and work fronts.
• Coordinate system interfaces and integration during commissioning, operational readiness, and handover.
• Ensure interface requirements are incorporated into project schedules and milestones, coordinating with Planning and Project Controls.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Contracts teams regarding interface-related scope boundaries, responsibilities, variations, and claims.
• Maintain records of interface decisions, agreements, approvals, and technical resolutions.
• Conduct interface inspections and site walks to verify physical conditions and coordinate with Quality and HSE teams on related issues.
• Provide regular interface status reports and dashboards to Project Management, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Support project handover by ensuring all outstanding interfaces are closed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in interface management, engineering coordination, construction management, or project delivery.
• Proven experience on major airport, infrastructure, transportation, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Experience managing interfaces between contractors, consultants, design teams, and project stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand complex multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Proactive approach to identifying interface risks.
• Strong follow-up and action management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and technical teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple interfaces and priorities simultaneously.
• Professional and diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts.
• Strong decision-making and escalation judgment.
• Ability to work effectively under demanding project schedules.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring an individual who can thrive in a dynamic project environment and contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the specified qualifications are encouraged to apply.