INTERFACE/INTEGRATION ENGINEER (ICT)

Job Overview

A. Interface Identification & Coordination

• Identify and review technical interfaces between different disciplines (civil, structural, MEP, architectural, and specialized systems) and contractors.
• Maintain an interface register highlighting dependencies, responsibilities, risks, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with contractors and supervision teams to resolve interface conflicts or ambiguities.
• Monitor the implementation of interface resolutions and ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
• Provide early warnings of potential integration issues that could impact cost, schedule, or quality.

B. Integration & Technical Support

• Review design drawings, shop drawings, and as-built documentation to verify consistency across disciplines.
• Support the integration of systems such as MEP, structural, civil, and architectural works, ensuring compatibility with project requirements.
• Verify contractor submissions, ensuring alignment with project specifications, design intent, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate technical queries (TQs) and RFIs related to interface issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Support commissioning and pre-commissioning activities by identifying integration requirements and dependencies.

C. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain an updated interface and integration register for all contractors and work packages.
• Track the status of interface resolutions, outstanding technical queries, and integration approvals.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards highlighting interface issues, progress, and risks.
• Support the QA/QC and HSE teams by ensuring that integration considerations are documented in inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure proper filing and traceability of interface-related documentation through Document Control (e.g., Aconex).

D. Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify potential technical conflicts or risks due to integration gaps and propose mitigation measures.
• Liaise with Resident Engineers, Design Consultants, Engineers and Contractors to resolve interface issues efficiently.
• Participate in coordination meetings, design review sessions, and technical workshops to ensure proactive resolution of interface conflicts.
• Support the preparation of lessons learned and continuous improvement for interface management practices.

E. Cross-Discipline Collaboration

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between contractors for interface and integration matters.
• Ensure that all discipline teams are aware of their responsibilities and deadlines for interface resolution.
• Support the supervision team in ensuring that integration activities align with schedule and quality requirements.
• Facilitate coordination between commissioning teams and contractors to ensure smooth system integration.

F. Support to Supervision & Client

• Assist the supervision team and client in verifying that integration requirements are being properly addressed.
• Provide technical recommendations for design changes or modifications to improve integration.
• Support technical reviews and presentations for client meetings related to system integration and interface management.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in construction projects, with at least 3 years in a supervision or consultancy role.
• Airport experience is a MUST.
• Proven experience in interface and system integration management across multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Familiarity with multi-contractor environments and experience managing complex interfaces.
• Knowledge of project management, design review processes, and technical coordination.
• Familiarity with Document Management Systems (Aconex, SharePoint, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary construction and system interfaces.
• Coordination & Collaboration: Effectively manages multiple contractors and discipline teams.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies interface conflicts and develops practical solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures all technical issues are accurately captured, tracked, and resolved.
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical information to engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Proactive Thinking: Anticipates integration challenges and prevents delays or rework.

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