About the role
Description du poste
As an EPC Contract Engineer – SURF, you will be responsible for the contractual and commercial management of EPC contracts, particularly those related to Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF), throughout the tendering, execution and close-out phases.
The project involves a brownfield investment exceeding USD 2 billion, with individual contracts valued at over USD 500 million.
Reporting to the Contract Leader and Package Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
* Manage EPC contracts throughout their entire lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract award to execution and close-out. * Prepare and coordinate Calls for Tender (CFT), including tender documentation, technical specifications, contractual requirements and commercial evaluations. * Lead contractual clarification and negotiation processes, assess commercial proposals and prepare Recommendations to Award. * Administer high-value SURF EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures and applicable regulations. * Manage change orders, variations, claims and counterclaims, ensuring contractual and commercial risks are identified and mitigated. * Monitor contractor performance, contractual milestones, progress, payment certificates and invoices in coordination with Planning Engineers and Cost Controllers. * Support cost control activities, including contract expenditure monitoring, cost forecasting and budget revisions. * Participate in contractual negotiations and dispute resolution, working closely with legal, insurance, finance and technical teams. * Coordinate with Package Managers, contractors and project stakeholders, ensuring effective contractual communication and reporting. * Identify and mitigate contractual risks associated with package interfaces, offshore operations and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS). * Ensure accurate contractual records, documentation, correspondence and reporting throughout project execution. * Manage contract close-out activities, ensuring all contractual and commercial obligations are fulfilled. * Promote compliance with HSE standards, ethical practices and contractual governance requirements.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
* Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with significant exposure to EPC contract management. * Degree in Engineering, Law or Management / Business Administration. * Strong experience managing EPC contracts related to SURF packages (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines). * Proven involvement in both CFT / tendering and EPC execution phases. * Experience managing international contracts involving major Oil & Gas contractors. * Previous experience in offshore brownfield projects is highly advantageous. * Experience with Topsides and Subsea Production Systems (SPS) is considered an asset. * Previous involvement in multi-package, multi-block or multi-project contracts would be beneficial.
Technical Competencies
* Excellent knowledge of EPC contractual mechanisms, contract administration and commercial management. * Strong negotiation skills, including contractual wording, claims management and change order procedures. * Good understanding of SURF packages, offshore construction and Oil & Gas operations. * Knowledge of contractual risk management, cost control and project budgeting. * Familiarity with legal, insurance and taxation aspects of international EPC contracts. * Understanding of brownfield offshore environments and SIMOPS constraints.
Languages & Soft Skills
* Fluent French and English are mandatory, both written and spoken. * Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. * Strong analytical thinking and contractual problem-solving abilities. * Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment. * Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and commercial awareness.
Informations supplémentaires
* Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / EPC / Subsea * Project: Major offshore brownfield development in Angola * Location: Paris or Pau, France * Working Schedule: Resident, full-time * Starting Date: ASAP * Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable * Candidate Origin: EU and international profiles considered * Languages: French and English mandatory * Travel: Potential international business trips depending on project requirements
Join IOTA GROUP and contribute to a major international offshore development project, managing complex EPC contracts within a technically challenging SURF and brownfield environment.