CPT Commercial Director Jobs
Commercial Director roles on CPT sit at the intersection of business strategy and operational leadership, exactly the kind of integrated, degree-relevant work your DSO needs to authorize. Your curriculum must directly support the placement, so engineering or MBA programs with a commerce or management focus are the natural fit for this authorization.
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Subsea7 has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Intern based in Houston, Texas.
We are Subsea7, a world-leading contractor in the oil, gas and renewable industry. We are collaborative, curious and always open to learn. Our people bring new perspectives and smart technology to some of the most challenging and inspiring energy projects around the world.
Diversity makes us smarter. You will be surrounded by a diverse, international community of experts, who bring different skills and ideas that help us challenge the status quo and inspire innovation.
This exposes interns to a variety of experiences, including formal training sessions and on-the-job development covering Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Planning.
We provide an environment that promotes and supports the development of broad business skills and technical knowledge, which enables our interns to work effectively within our global organization.
As an intern you are assigned to a relevant discipline, based on your personal and competence profile and business needs. You will become a valuable member of the team and collaborate across disciplines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Our interns typically are last semester students within one of the following areas: Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance.
Personal qualities and skills:
- Live our values (Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Performance, Collaboration and Innovation)
- Technical ability
- Flexible and proactive approach to changes and challenges
- Initiative and personal responsibility
- Ability to communicate with impact
- Innovative and smart approach
- A team player, with the ability to work independently
LOCATION
Nearest Major Market: Houston
INTRODUCTION
Subsea7 has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Intern based in Houston, Texas.
We are Subsea7, a world-leading contractor in the oil, gas and renewable industry. We are collaborative, curious and always open to learn. Our people bring new perspectives and smart technology to some of the most challenging and inspiring energy projects around the world.
Diversity makes us smarter. You will be surrounded by a diverse, international community of experts, who bring different skills and ideas that help us challenge the status quo and inspire innovation.
This exposes interns to a variety of experiences, including formal training sessions and on-the-job development covering Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Planning.
We provide an environment that promotes and supports the development of broad business skills and technical knowledge, which enables our interns to work effectively within our global organization.
As an intern you are assigned to a relevant discipline, based on your personal and competence profile and business needs. You will become a valuable member of the team and collaborate across disciplines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Our interns typically are last semester students within one of the following areas: Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance.
Personal qualities and skills:
- Live our values (Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Performance, Collaboration and Innovation)
- Technical ability
- Flexible and proactive approach to changes and challenges
- Initiative and personal responsibility
- Ability to communicate with impact
- Innovative and smart approach
- A team player, with the ability to work independently
LOCATION
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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Get Access To All JobsCommercial Director CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Director role actually qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your degree program, typically an MBA, MS in Management, or a business-focused engineering program, includes coursework in strategy, commercial operations, or leadership that the role directly applies. Your DSO evaluates whether the placement is an integral part of your curriculum, not just related to it. The offer letter's description of your responsibilities is the document that carries the most weight in that evaluation.
Can I do CPT as a Commercial Director on a full-time basis?
You can, but full-time CPT carries a significant consequence: any CPT authorization of 12 months or more on a full-time basis eliminates your eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not affect your OPT clock regardless of duration. If you're planning a post-graduation work strategy that depends on OPT, discuss the format of your CPT with your DSO before you sign the offer.
What should a Commercial Director offer letter include for CPT authorization?
Your offer letter needs to state the employer's legal name, your exact start and end date, your weekly hours, the job title, and a description of your duties that reflects the strategic and operational scope of the role. Generic language like 'business support' won't satisfy most DSOs. The description should reference functions like revenue strategy, cross-functional leadership, or market development, whatever your curriculum directly supports.
How do I find employers open to hiring F-1 students on CPT for Commercial Director roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with CPT-compatible hiring histories, which saves you from pitching companies unfamiliar with F-1 authorization. Focus on mid-size to enterprise companies with established HR infrastructure, they're more likely to have handled DSO paperwork before and won't slow-walk the offer because CPT is new to them. The O*NET profile for this occupation also helps you frame your role description in terms that resonate with both recruiters and DSOs.
What happens if my CPT end date passes while I'm still in the role?
Working past your authorized CPT end date is a status violation, even by one day. You must request a CPT extension from your DSO before the current authorization expires, extensions require a new I-20 reflecting the updated dates. If you're in a semester break or your program is ending, confirm with your DSO whether continued CPT is permissible and what enrollment requirements must stay in place to maintain your F-1 status.