SURF/SPS Contracts Lead

Ref#: J022506_1786985664

Type of work

Contract

Country

Mexico

Start date

September 1st, 2026

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The SURF / SPS Contracts Lead is accountable for leading the commercial, contractual, and supply chain management of the high-value and high-risk SURF and SPS contract packages required. Acting as the IOC's commercial guardian for subsea development contracts, this role safeguards capital expenditure, mitigates contractual and execution risks, and ensures that contract strategies.

Job description

15+ years of experience in subsea, offshore development, SURF, SPS, marine installation, or major offshore infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
Proven experience with EPCI contractors, subsea equipment suppliers, offshore installation contractors, and complex project contracting models.
The role manages complex EPCI-related contracting scopes covering Subsea Production Systems, including subsea trees, manifolds, controls, and associated equipment, as well as Subsea Umbilicals, Risers, and Flowlines, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation, pre-commissioning, and offshore execution interfaces.
This position protects the company's commercial position by developing robust contracting strategies, leading RFX processes, managing negotiations, administering contractual obligations, controlling changes and claims, and ensuring appropriate allocation of risk between the company and contractors. The role requires strong interface management with Engineering, Projects, Legal, Finance, HSES, Wells, Operations, Logistics, and senior leadership, as well as external engagement with EPCI contractors, subsea suppliers, marine installation contractors, and other key service providers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Language

English: Proficient (written and spoken).
Spanish: Native speaker.