Interface Manager

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking an Interface Manager to plan, manage, and coordinate interface activities for projects in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This position requires a strong knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering and experience with complex infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 12–18 years of relevant experience, with a focus on Interface Management and Systems Coordination.

Perks include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years’ experience in Metro/Rail/Tunnel Infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in Interface Management, Systems Coordination, or Multidisciplinary Integration.
• Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Function as single point of contact for all interface-related issues.
• Coordinate all design, technical, planning, and construction interfaces.
• Maintain interface registers and documentation systems.

Skills

Interface Management

Stakeholder Management

BIM documentation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical and Electrical

Tools

CSD/SEM/DRD drawings

BIM

Job description

Job Description – Interface Manager 1. Role Purpose

The Interface Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating all interface activities between the Contractor, Subcontractors, Interfacing Contractors, Primary Contractor, Utility Agencies, Statutory Authorities, Consultants, and the Engineer. The role ensures timely information exchange, design alignment, construction synchronization, and risk‑free integration across all phases—design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as single point of contact for all technical and interface‑related issues with the Client, Engineer, Primary Contractor, Consultants, Subcontractors, OEM/Supplier, Existing utility agencies, Statutory body and Government Authorities.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the Interface Management Plan (IMP), Interface Management Program (IMPG), Interface Coordination Plan (CIP), Interface Coordination Sheets (ICS), and Interface Specifications (IS).
• Coordinate all design, technical, planning, and construction interfaces across packages and disciplines.
• Ensure interfaces are identified, documented, tracked, monitored, and closed on time.
• Review project scope, design deliverables, and construction plans to identify interface dependencies.
• Collect, verify, and transmit information between interfacing parties in a timely manner.
• Maintain interface registers; keep Updated CSD, SEM, DRD drawings; meeting minutes, correspondence, action logs, Monthly Progress Reports (MPR).
• Submit project progress reports to the Engineer as per contract.
• Conduct and lead internal / external interface meetings with Primary Contractor, Consultants, OEM/supplier, Engineers, and Existing utility agencies.
• Organize video/teleconferences for multidisciplinary design and interface alignment.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes, attendance lists, and action trackers.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Primary Contractor, Statutory approval organization, Government agencies and project teams.
• Identify interface conflicts early and propose engineering/sequence‑based solutions.
• Resolve or elevate disagreements regarding design, responsibilities, or site access requirements.
• Support the Engineer in clarifying contractual interface responsibilities.
• Monitor interface risks, variations, design changes, and potential impacts on schedule or cost.
• Develop design‑stage IMP including information cut‑off dates.
• Coordinate design data exchange between Primary Contractor, Consultants, OEM/Supplier, and Internal engineering teams.
• Review, integrate, and finalize Combined Services Drawings (CSD), Structural & E&M Drawings (SEM), Detailed Routing Drawings (DRD), Builder’s work requirements, Preliminary Design, Detail Design & Construction Design Engineering, As‑builts Design.
• Submit design packages with joint design‑coordination statements ensuring inter‑package alignment.
• Coordinate all construction interfaces from mobilization to handover.
• Ensure synchronization for cableways, duct banks, trenches, openings, penetrations, embedded items, plinths, supports, MEP works, systems installation, civil provisions.
• Manage site access, delivery routes, logistics, workspace, scaffolding, lifting equipment, and temporary facilities.
• Resolve construction issues, clashes, missing provisions, and safety related constraints.
• Expedite field interface activities to prevent delays and ensure sequencing alignment with Primary Contractor, Statutory approval organization, Government agencies and existing utility agencies.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities across interfacing parties.
• Ensure compliance with performance, integrity, and integration test requirements.
• Validate readiness for system‑wide commissioning prior to final handover.
• Ensure submission of "As-Constructed" CSD, SEM, and interface drawings.
• Lead a dedicated Interface Coordination Team stationed at the project site.
• Plan, track, and monitor progress of design and site interface activities.
• Ensure timely identification of delays and implement corrective actions.
• Develop team capability to deliver Primary Contractor‑related interface needs.
• Ensure adherence to Employer’s Requirements, contract conditions, and Primary Contractor specifications.
• Manage interface compliance with statutory agencies, utilities, and Government & other approval authorities.
• Maintain documentation systems for interface hazards, RAMS, and safety‑critical interfaces.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical and Electrical.
• 12–18 years’ experience in Metro/Rail/Tunnel Infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in Interface Management, Systems Coordination, or Multidisciplinary Integration.
• Hands‑on experience with CSD/SEM/DRD drawings, BIM, and interface documentation systems.
• Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering processes.
• Expertise in IMP, IMPG, CIP, ISC, CSD, SEM, DRD.
• Familiarity with Primary Contractor systems.

Technical Skills

• Electrical:
  • HT & LT Power, UPS, DG, CCTV, Tunnel integrated control system, Emergency Call system, Automatic Fare collection, Traffic Management, GPS & GNSS, PAVA, SCADA, ACS, BMS, Multiple Car Level Parking.
• Mechanical:
  • Tunnel Ventilation, Environmental Control Systems, HVAC, Fire Fighting, Gas Suppression, Plumbing, Drainage, Safety Equipment’s & Signages, other MEP related activities.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Review of Technical Submittal and O&M Manual.
• Knowledge of RAMS, hazard management, testing & commissioning.
• Excellent coordination, communication, stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in multi‑contract environments.
• On‑time submission and approval of IMP, IMPG, ISC.
• Zero construction delays due to interface failures.
• Timely closure of interface issues.
• High accuracy and completeness of interface documentation.
• Positive audit outcomes from the Engineer.