DCN Cost Controller
About The Position
SLB New Energy & Industrial is seeking Cost Controllers to support its Data Center infrastructure solutions business. The role manages project cost control during the execution phase of data center projects, converting the tender estimate into the project control budget and maintaining visibility of commitments, expenditures, and forecasted outcomes throughout construction. Working with project management, contracts, supply chain, and finance teams, the Cost Controller ensures cost performance reflects project progress and supports timely decisions. Projects may use Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or cost-reimbursable models for hyperscale clients, with a strong emphasis on cost transparency, audit readiness, and contractual cost principles. The position is site-based in a project office and requires daily coordination with construction, contracts, and finance teams. Candidates must be open to domestic relocation according to 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. Some travel between projects or to the Houston office may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or 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.
- Proven experience interfacing with project, finance, and contract teams to maintain cost integrity.
- Proficiency with cost control systems, ERP tools, and data analysis.
- Must be open to domestic relocation based on project schedules and locations.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to cost accounting considerations in cost control, including alignment of cost categorization, WBS/CBS structures, and reconciliation of internal and external reporting views.
- Experience supporting large-scale data center or mission-critical facility projects.
- Professional certification in Cost Control or Project Controls, such as AACE CCP or equivalent.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel or Power BI skills for cost reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain the project cost control system based on the approved contract value and tender estimate.
- Provide visibility into project commitments, expenditures, and forecasted final cost.
- Align cost tracking with project schedule progress and contractual baselines.
- Identify cost risks and opportunities early and support management in implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain cost reporting in accordance with project controls and financial governance requirements.
- Record and forecast project costs according to contractual definitions of reimbursable, non-reimbursable, and disallowed costs, as applicable under the GMP framework.
- Support open-book cost transparency and audit readiness expectations.
- Support cost reporting practices that align with applicable GAAP/IFRS and the project's defined cost accounting methodology.
- Prepare and submit progress invoices according to contract payment terms, billing milestones, and the approved schedule of values.
- Reconcile invoiced amounts against recorded costs, earned progress, and commitments before each billing cycle.
- Ensure invoices include supporting documentation, such as cost reports, subcontractor invoices, timesheets, and receipts, to meet open-book and audit requirements.
- Track retention, fee, contingency drawdown, and allowances, and accurately reflect them on each pay application.
- Manage review and approval of subcontractor and vendor invoices against purchase orders, contract values, and verified progress.
- Coordinate with finance to monitor billed versus unbilled revenue, accounts receivable, and cash-flow forecasts.
- Resolve client invoice queries, rejections, or disputed items promptly and document adjustments.
- Work with Contracts to ensure approved change orders are added to the billing baseline before invoicing.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available to Shreveport and/or construction sites as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
