PMC Interface Manager (SPB)

Role Overview

PMC Interface Manager (SPB) at Wood PLC, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role reports to ADNOC as part of the Project team within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors, with 33,000 people in around 50 countries. Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies. The company is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions across oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, and decarbonisation and electrification markets.

Role Purpose

Oversee and coordinate construction projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards. Act as the primary interface manager between the Client, PMC, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities on high-profile mega projects.

Key Responsibilities

Interface Management & Planning

• Develop and implement the project Interface Management Plan.
• Establish interface procedures, workflows, and communication protocols.
• Define responsibilities and ownership for each interface.
• Create, maintain, and update the Interface Register.
• Track interface issues, action items, dependencies, and closure status.
• Ensure timely resolution of all open interface matters.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate communication between the Client, PMC, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all parties understand their responsibilities and interface requirements.
• Facilitate coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and HSE teams.
• Act as the primary contact for interface-related matters.
• Coordinate interactions among client, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Facilitate effective communication across all project participants.

Conflict Resolution & Dependencies

• Identify and resolve inter-discipline conflicts before they impact project progress.
• Resolve design conflicts between civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process disciplines.
• Manage interfaces between multiple contractors working in shared areas.
• Resolve site access, work-front availability, and sequencing conflicts.
• Ensure construction activities are executed without interference.

Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Ensure design information is exchanged accurately and on time.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in oil and gas projects.
• At least 5–7 years in Interface Management roles within large EPC/EPCM or PMC projects.
• Proven experience on ADNOC or similar Middle East mega projects.
• Experience managing interfaces across multiple contractors and disciplines.

Additional Information

Work Location & Arrangement

• Position is based in office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Benefits & Support

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• The Employee Share Plan offering the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections providing access to experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy offering a community of experts sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.