Interface & Risk Coordinator

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Doha; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking an Interface & Risk Coordinator to manage technical interfaces and develop risk management plans for a major project in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and a strong engineering background, ensuring effective coordination among contractors and stakeholders while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering and project management.
• At least 7 years' experience in project management/interface leadership roles.
• Proven track record in developing effective interface management organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interfaces between stakeholders for project execution.
• Develop and maintain risk management plans and systems.
• Chair monthly risk review sessions with project leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Interface & Risk Coordinator

Location: Qatar

Work Schedule: Office-based

Contract Term: 3-year contract

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Interface & Risk Coordinator to support a major Oil & Gas project in Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical interfaces between multiple contractors and existing facilities, and for developing and maintaining a comprehensive risk management plan throughout project execution.

This role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, alongside proven expertise in managing complex interface and risk issues on large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate interfaces between internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and timely resolution of issues.
• Manage technical interfaces across contractors, existing facilities, and project phases in coordination with EPIC contractors, engineering leads, project managers, and third-party representatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Interface Management Systems (IMS) and control procedures in collaboration with project teams.
• Identify interface gaps or issues related to scope of work changes and communicate them proactively.
• Oversee interface coordination in complex onshore/offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Develop and maintain a tailored risk and opportunity management plan and comprehensive risk register with assigned owners.
• Ensure risk categorisation, prioritisation, and mitigation actions are tracked and reported.
• Chair monthly risk review sessions with project leadership to monitor risk status and effectiveness of mitigation plans.
• Facilitate Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) reviews, build risk models, and generate cost and schedule contingency reports.
• Ensure compliance with company risk management procedures and maintain an effective audit trail for risk documentation.
• Provide independent decision-making authority to manage and resolve interface and risk issues promptly.
• Manage conflicts and challenges arising within a multicultural and multidisciplinary workforce.
• Support offshore and onshore activities during engineering, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive project information.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) from a recognised university; higher degrees preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering, project management, and execution of major Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 7 years' experience in project management/interface leadership roles on large or mega Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven track record in developing and leading effective interface management organisations.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, company systems, processes, and standards.
• Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex and diverse project requirements.
• Strong leadership, team building, communication, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.