Interface Manager Location: Singapore (Site-Based with Office Coordination)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract (Project-Based)

Reporting To: Project Director

Position Overview

Our client are seeking an experienced Interface Manager to coordinate all cross-functional interfaces for a major natural gas project in Singapore. The successful candidate will act as the central point for managing technical, contractual, and operational interfaces between multiple contractors, disciplines, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Interface Coordination

• Establish and maintain the Interface Management Plan
• Identify and track all project interfaces including:
• Engineering interfaces (process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation)
• Construction interfaces (civil, structural, piping, E&I)
• Third-party interfaces (utilities, port authorities, government agencies)
• Maintain the Interface Register and Action Tracking System

2. Stakeholder Management

Facilitate interface agreement meetings between:

• EPC contractors
• Licensors and technology providers
• Client operations team
• Regulatory bodies (SCDF, MOM, NEA)
• Resolve interface conflicts and technical discrepancies

3. Documentation Control

Manage the issuance and approval of:

• Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Technical Query (TQ) responses
• Design Change Notices
• Ensure proper close-out of all interface issues

4. Risk Management

• Identify potential interface risks and develop mitigation plans
• Monitor interface-related KPIs and report to project leadership

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)
• 10+ years experience in oil & gas mega projects (>S$500M)
• Proven track record in interface management for EPC projects

Strong understanding of:

1. Multi-contractor coordination
2. 3D model clash detection processes
3. Singapore regulatory requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2)
• Experience with BIM/SP3D/Navisworks