Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Senior Interface and Logistics Engineer for infrastructure or airport project work in Jeddah. The role coordinates technical and operational interfaces among contractors, consultants, client teams and airport authorities, while managing logistics plans, material flows, schedules and project records. The successful candidate will have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of interface and logistics engineering experience on large-scale infrastructure or airport projects. Familiarity with PMC operations, project software, HSE requirements and material handling safety is required.
The posting
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Responsibilities:
- Identify, monitor, and resolve technical and operational interfaces between contractors, consultants, and client teams.
- Facilitate workshops and coordination meetings to proactively address potential interface conflicts.
- Maintain a comprehensive interface register and track resolution status.
- Liaise with design, construction, operations, and HSE teams to ensure interface compliance and integration.
- Develop and monitor logistics plans for materials, equipment, and site mobilization.
- Ensure smooth delivery, storage, and handling of materials in accordance with project timelines and safety requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors and suppliers to avoid bottlenecks or delays.
- Track inventory and material flow across multiple project sites and storage yards.
- Support project schedule integration for logistics activities and interface milestones.
- Identify risks related to logistics and interfaces, and propose mitigation measures.
- Assist the Project Controls team in tracking impacts of interface or logistics delays on the project schedule.
- Prepare periodic interface and logistics reports for PMC management and the client.
- Maintain accurate records of material movements, site logistics, and interface correspondence.
- Track action items arising from interface and logistics meetings and ensure timely closure.
- Ensure all logistics operations comply with site HSE standards and project safety requirements.
- Monitor contractor adherence to quality standards during material handling and installation.
- Liaise with multiple contractors, subcontractors, client representatives, and airport authorities.
- Support conflict resolution and ensure smooth communication across all project parties.
- Identify potential risks related to logistics and interfaces and support mitigation planning.
- Contribute to project risk registers and maintain proactive monitoring of high-risk items.
- Assist in final site handover, ensuring proper documentation of all logistics and interface activities.
- Ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented for future projects.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
- Minimum 12+ years’ experience in interface and logistics engineering on large-scale infrastructure/airport projects.
- Strong knowledge of PMC operations, contractor coordination, and airport construction logistics.
- Proficiency in project management and logistics software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, SAP).
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of HSE regulations and material handling safety practices.