DCN Cost Control Analyst

SLB•Shreveport, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI), a division of SLB, is seeking a Cost Control Analyst to support its Data Center infrastructure solutions business. NEI works across areas including carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen, and data center infrastructure. The data center business provides modular infrastructure solutions designed to support AI and cloud computing capacity while reducing capital risk, deployment delays, costs, lead times, and construction risk. The Construction Cost Analyst supports capital project delivery by developing, validating, and maintaining cost estimates and forecasts; tracking commitments and actual costs; analyzing variances; and producing cost performance reports to support timely, data-driven decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Multiple openings are available at different experience levels. The position requires presence at construction sites, and candidates must be open to domestic relocation based on project schedules and locations. Qualified candidates anywhere in the United States will be considered. Relocation assistance is available to Shreveport and/or construction sites as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in construction cost estimating and/or cost control for capital projects.
Working knowledge of construction contracting models, including lump sum, unit rate, and time and materials, and of change order practices.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations.
Proficiency with Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data validation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to present cost status and drivers to project stakeholders.
Willingness to be present at construction sites and open to domestic relocation based on project schedules and locations.

Nice To Haves

Power Query experience.
Experience with cost systems and tools such as SAP, Oracle, Omega 365 EcoSys, Primavera P6 integration, or Power BI.
Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and project controls best practices.
Experience on data center, industrial, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
Professional certifications such as AACE (CEP/EVP/PSP), RICS, PMI, or similar.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project cost estimates from concept through execution, including the basis of estimate, assumptions, exclusions, and contingency.
Build and maintain cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with the project WBS and contracts.
Track cost commitments, including purchase orders, contracts, and change orders, and reconcile them against approved budgets.
Collect, validate, and trend actual cost data, ensuring cost coding is accurate and complete.
Analyze variances among budget, commitments, actual costs, and forecasts, and identify their drivers.
Support monthly cost close activities and provide cost inputs for project performance reviews.
Prepare EAC/ETC cost forecasts using earned value inputs where applicable, including EV and CPI/SPI, and robust trend logic.
Support change management by quantifying cost impacts, maintaining change logs, and validating pricing and supporting documentation.
Develop dashboards and recurring cost reports, such as weekly highlights, monthly cost reports, and cash flow curves.
Support contractor invoice reviews and progress measurement checks as assigned, ensuring alignment with contract terms.
Benchmark costs using historical data and market indices, and support estimating lessons learned.
Maintain cost control tools, templates, and data integrity, and improve processes through automation.
Collaborate with project controls, procurement, construction management, engineering, and finance to align cost and schedule narratives.