SLB is seeking a motivated Cost Controller to support our Data Center infrastructure solutions business.
We have multiple openings at multiple levels of experience. If you want to join a dynamic team within exciting growing industry, please apply This position requires presence in the construction sites; candidates are to be open to domestic relocation based on project schedules & locations. Qualified candidates anywhere in the US will be considered. Relocation assistance is available to Shreveport and or construction sites as required Job Summary Responsible for managing project cost control during the execution phase of Data Center projects. The Cost Controller converts the tender estimate into the project control budget and maintains full visibility of commitments, expenditures, and forecasted outcomes throughout construction. Working closely with project management, contracts, supply chain, and finance teams, the role ensures that cost performance reflects actual project progress and supports timely decision-making. The role supports projects delivered under Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or cost-reimbursable models for hyperscale data-center clients, requiring high levels of cost transparency, audit readiness, and alignment with contractual cost principles.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain the project cost control system based on the approved contract value and tender estimate
- Provide accurate visibility of project commitments, expenditures, and forecasted final cost
- Ensure alignment between cost tracking, project schedule progress, and contractual baselines
- Identify cost risks and opportunities early and support management in implementing corrective actions
- Maintain consistent cost reporting in accordance with project controls and financial governance requirements.
- Ensure project costs are recorded and forecasted in accordance with contractual definitions of reimbursable, non-reimbursable, and disallowed costs (as applicable) under the GMP framework.
- Support open-book cost transparency and audit readiness expectations typical of hyperscale clients.
- Support cost reporting practices that work in concert with applicable GAAP/IFRS and the project's defined cost accounting methodology.
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, construction management or equivalent project cost control experience
- 7-12 years of experience in cost control or project accounting for large-scale construction or industrial projects
- Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, integrated performance measurement and earned value analysis consistent with ANSI/EIA-748 principles.
- Experience supporting GMP or cost-reimbursable contracts with open-book cost transparency and audit expectations.
- Exposure to cost accounting considerations in cost control (e.g., alignment of cost categorization, WBS/CBS structures, and reconciliation of internal/external reporting views) preferred.
- Proven experience interfacing with project, finance, and contract teams to maintain cost integrity
- Proficient in cost control systems, ERP tools, and data analysis
- Experience supporting large-scale data center or mission-critical facility projects preferred
Preferred
- Professional certification in Cost Control or Project Controls (AACE CCP or equivalent)
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
- Advanced Excel or Power BI skills for cost reporting and analysis
Work Environment and Physical Demands Site-based position within the project office, requiring daily coordination with construction, contracts, and finance teams. Involves detailed review of cost data, documentation, and progress reports. Some travel may be required between projects or to the Houston office for reviews and reporting.
