Interface Engineer

Interface Engineer – King Salman International Airport (KSIA) Terminal 6 Substructure

Join a groundbreaking international joint venture as an Interface Engineer on Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious infrastructure project—the King Salman International Airport (KSIA) Terminal 6. This full-time, on-site role offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge precast construction technology, architectural innovation, and multi-stakeholder coordination under the leadership of global industry titans like Bechtel, Foster + Partners, and the King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC). As the critical link between design, construction, and regulatory bodies, you will drive seamless collaboration to deliver an iconic aviation terminal that sets new benchmarks in engineering excellence.

In this pivotal position, you will serve as the primary interface between diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment across architectural, structural, and operational disciplines while adhering to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Your strategic oversight will be instrumental in resolving complex coordination challenges, optimizing precast construction processes, and facilitating regulatory approvals—all while contributing to the project’s ambitious Local Content & Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) targets.

Key Responsibilities

Your role demands a blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management, and meticulous documentation to ensure the Terminal 6 substructure is executed flawlessly. Key responsibilities include:

• Cross-Stakeholder Interface Management: Act as the central point of contact for all project stakeholders, including Bechtel’s Delivery Partner (Resident Engineers, structural consultants, and HSE teams), Foster + Partners’ architectural team, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), local utility providers (aviation fuel, telecom, water, and security systems), precast suppliers, and adjacent works packages (earthworks and superstructure). Lead the initiation, tracking, and closure of Requests for Information (RFIs) related to interface-related ambiguities, such as APM/baggage tunnel sleeve reservations, dewatering termination levels, and GACA security dowel requirements, following Bechtel’s standardized workflow.
• Facilitate weekly interface alignment meetings with Bechtel, Foster + Partners, and GACA to proactively address and resolve cross-package conflicts, ensuring seamless integration of design and construction phases.
• Precast-Specific Interface Oversight: Coordinate with precast suppliers to conduct factory acceptance inspections (FAIs) for fair-faced concrete panels and structural precast beams, ensuring strict compliance with Foster + Partners’ aesthetic and dimensional tolerance requirements (±2mm for joint alignment). Secure GACA approvals for precast component transportation routes through active airside zones and coordinate temporary traffic management plans for on-site deliveries.
• Align installation tolerances for precast elements with Foster + Partners’ architectural grid and structural requirements, leading joint inspections for grout sleeve connections to verify structural integrity. Escalate any precast damage or non-conformance issues to Foster + Partners and Bechtel immediately, ensuring swift resolution and documentation of corrective actions.
• Local Compliance & LCGPA Alignment: Serve as the primary liaison with Saudi government entities, including the Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD), Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), and Riyadh Municipality. Ensure all interface activities strictly comply with Saudi Building Code (SBC) requirements, particularly SBC 301 (concrete structures), SBC 401 (precast concrete), and SBC 803 (lightning protection for aviation facilities). Actively contribute to the Joint Venture’s LCGPA targets by maintaining Nitaqat Platinum rating compliance and documenting local content contributions from interface activities.
• Document Control & BIM Coordination: Maintain the project’s centralized Interface Register, tracking all open, pending, and closed interface queries with clear ownership and deadlines. Manage interface-related submittals via Bechtel’s Common Data Environment (Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360), ensuring all interface models (architectural, structural, MEP, and precast) are aligned to LOD 400 standards. Prepare monthly interface performance reports for JV leadership, highlighting risk trends, closure rates, and mitigation strategies to enhance project efficiency.
• Meeting Facilitation & Reporting: Attend and minute key stakeholder meetings, including Bechtel Weekly Progress Meetings, Foster + Partners Design Coordination Workshops, GACA Security Briefings, and KSIADC Steering Committees. Provide real-time updates and actionable insights to ensure all parties remain aligned with project objectives and timelines.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for large-scale infrastructure development and a commitment to fostering collaboration across global teams. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a lasting impact on one of the world’s most transformative projects, we invite you to be part of this extraordinary journey.