Interface Management Specialist

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WSP is a renowned consultancy in the construction industry, specializing in site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge projects. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients while adhering to the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

Your new role, what's involved

We are seeking an experienced Interface Management Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have experience, specifically in interface management roles within the consultancy sector, with a strong background in site supervision for projects such as roads, tunnels, bridges, and highways.

Responsibilities:

1. Interface Identification: Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify and document all interfaces within and between project elements, including systems, disciplines, and stakeholders.
2. Interface Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential interface issues, conflicts, and dependencies that may impact project performance, schedule, or budget.
3. Interface Management Plan: Develop and implement a structured interface management plan to proactively manage interface-related risks and ensure seamless coordination and integration across project interfaces.
4. Interface Coordination: Facilitate regular interface coordination meetings and workshops with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to review interface requirements, resolve conflicts, and track interface deliverables.
5. Communication and Reporting: Establish clear lines of communication and reporting for interface management activities, ensuring timely dissemination of information, escalation of issues, and resolution of conflicts.
6. Change Management: Manage interface-related changes and updates, including scope changes, design modifications, and contractual variations. Assess the impact of changes on interface requirements and coordinate with relevant parties to implement appropriate adjustments.
7. Interface Monitoring and Control: Monitor interface performance against established metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and milestones. Implement corrective actions as necessary to address deviations and ensure alignment with project objectives.
8. Lessons Learned: Capture lessons learned from interface management activities and incorporate feedback into future projects to continuously improve interface management processes and practices.
9. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with project stakeholders at all levels to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and promote alignment on interface-related issues and requirements.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in interface management roles within the consultancy sector, with a focus on site supervision for infrastructure projects such as roads, tunnels, bridges, and highways.
• Proven track record of successfully managing interfaces on complex construction projects, including interface identification, risk assessment, and coordination.
• Strong understanding of interface management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in interface management software or tools is preferred.
• Professional certifications related to project management or interface management (e.g., PMP, CII) are a plus.

What's in it for you

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.