Project Interface Coordinator

Tata Consulting Engineers

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 53,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Houston is looking for an Interface Coordinator with extensive experience in EPCM/EPC interface management. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating among various teams, ensuring effective communication, and managing dependencies on a construction site. This role requires a minimum of 25 years of experience in the industry and a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and civil interfaces. Successful applicants must be prepared to work onsite in Port Talbot for approximately 2 years.

Qualifications

25 years experience in EPCM/EPC interface coordination or multi-discipline integration.
Experience with steel/metals, power, refineries or heavy industrial brownfield projects.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, civil and process interfaces.
Hands-on exposure to field engineering, TQs, IFC workflows & vendor data management.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Project Interface Register covering engineering, vendor, construction & OEM interfaces.
Facilitate interface resolution meetings aligned with weekly technical rhythms.
Ensure timely exchange of drawings, models, vendor data, tie-in details & construction inputs.
Track interface dependencies until closure with clear responsibility owners.

Skills

EPCM/EPC interface coordination

Integration of mechanical, electrical, civil and process interfaces

Field engineering exposure

Problem solving

Job description

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Sr Engineering Talent Acquisition at Tata Consulting Engineers

“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Note: International Assignment - Location Wales, UK. Duration of Assignment: 24 months.

The Interface Coordinator will be the central integration hub ensuring seamless coordination across OEMs, EPC contractors, engineering teams, vendor partners, TSUK operations, utilities, brownfield tie-ins and site execution teams.

This role ensures that no interface is missed, no information is lost, and no dependency becomes a bottleneck.

The Interface Coordinator will maintain interface maps, track open points, resolve cross-discipline issues, and enable clean handovers between Engineering → Procurement → Construction → Commissioning

The role is critical to ensuring schedule flow, eliminating late surprises, managing design consistency, and supporting smooth construction readiness.

Responsibilities

A. Interface Management & Coordination.

Maintain the Project Interface Register covering engineering, vendor, construction & OEM interfaces.
Facilitate interface resolution meetings aligned with weekly technical rhythms.
Ensure timely exchange of drawings, models, vendor data, tie-in details & construction inputs.
Track interface dependencies until closure with clear responsibility owners.
Work hands-on at site & design rooms to unblock field engineering issues.
Coordinate interface requirements between OEM design packages (EAF, LRF, Caster, PLTCM, HSM).
Ensure IFC packages reflect utility needs, access routing, maintenance clearances, tie-in philosophy.
Engage construction contractors on brownfield tie-in data requirements.
Escalate unresolved issues early with evidence-based documentation.

C. Brownfield/Shutdown Integration Support

Validate tie-in readiness – drawings, isolation plans, method statements.
Coordinate shutdown interfaces with TSUK operations.
Maintain dependency heat-map for access, services, scaffolding & work-front availability.
Assist field teams in resolving real-time constructability roadblocks.
Track vendor document workflows, RFI/TQ resolutions, redline capture.
Align 3D model interfaces, routing clearances, platform connectivity.
Ensure document control consistency – latest revisions reach all stakeholders.
Maintain back-check loop of interface closure before IFC release.

E. Reporting & Visibility

Maintain Interface Action Tracker with categorization (Critical/High/Medium).
Provide weekly interface dashboards to leadership & project controls.
Record lessons learned and recurring themes for preventive action.
Report interface issues impacting cost/schedule with mitigation proposals.

Qualifications

Must Have

25 years experience in EPCM/EPC interface coordination or multi-discipline integration.
Experience with steel/metals, power, refineries or heavy industrial brownfield projects.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, civil and process interfaces.
Hands-on exposure to field engineering, TQs, IFC workflows & vendor data management.
Must be willing to work fully onsite at Port Talbot for ~2 years.

Preferred

Experience integrating OEM packages (SMS/Danieli/Tenova/Primetals type).
Brownfield execution experience with shutdowns is a strong plus.
Prior UK/European project exposure beneficial.

Behavioral Attributes

Highly organized, structured & detail-oriented.
Strong follow-through discipline — never leaves open threads.
Fast in problem solving & documentation turnaround.
Works tactfully with multiple stakeholders without losing pace.

Leadership Attributes Required

Integration Leader – sees connections others miss.
Fast Resolver – unblocks teams, reduces waiting time.
Ownership Driven – tracks issues until closure, no loose ends.
Stakeholder Diplomat – firm when required, collaborative always.
Field-Savvy – understands site practicality, not just documents.
Proactive Early-Warning Mindset – prevents clashes before they happen.

EEOC:

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (“TCE”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran\'s status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.

Please be aware that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers being made in the name of TCE by unauthorized individuals or organizations. We want to make it clear that TCE will never ask for any type of payment information during our interview process. Please be advised during our company transition, all email communications from TCE will come from our business email addresses, which end in '@tatconsultingengineers.com'. If you receive any suspicious job-related emails from any other domain, please do not respond to them and disregard any requests for personal or financial information. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job offer or communication, please contact us through our website at tataconsultingengineers.com

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative, Project Management, and Other

Industries

Construction and Manufacturing

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