DCN Cost Control Analyst

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions SLB is seeking a motivated Cost Control Analyst 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 The Construction Cost Analyst supports capital project delivery by developing, validating, and maintaining cost estimates and cost forecasts; tracking commitments and actuals; analyzing variances; and producing clear cost performance reporting to enable timely, data-driven decisions across the project lifecycle. Roles and Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain project cost estimates (concept through execution) including basis of estimate, assumptions, exclusions, and contingency. • Build and maintain cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with the project WBS and contracts. • Track cost commitments (POs, contracts, change orders) and reconcile against approved budgets. • Collect, validate, and trend actual cost data; ensure cost coding accuracy and completeness. • Perform variance analysis (budget vs. commitment vs. actual vs. forecast) and identify drivers. • Support monthly cost close activities and provide cost inputs to project performance reviews. • Prepare cost forecasts (EAC/ETC) using earned value inputs where applicable (EV, CPI/SPI) and robust trend logic. • Support change management by quantifying cost impacts, maintaining change logs, and validating pricing/backup. • Develop dashboards and recurring cost reports (e.g., weekly highlights, monthly cost report, cash flow curves). • Support contractor invoice review and progress measurement checks (as assigned), ensuring alignment with contract terms. • Benchmark costs using historical data and market indices; support lessons learned for estimating. • Maintain cost control tools, templates, and data integrity; improve processes through automation. • Collaborate with project controls, procurement, construction management, engineering, and finance to align cost and schedule narratives. Qualifications And Experience • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 5+ years of experience in construction cost estimating and/or cost control (capital projects). • Working knowledge of construction contracting models (lump sum, unit rate, T&M) and change order practices. • Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations. • Proficiency with Excel (advanced formulas, pivots, data validation; Power Query a plus). • Strong communication skills; able to present cost status and drivers to project stakeholders. Preferred • Experience with cost systems/tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Omega 365 EcoSys, Primavera P6 integration, 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 (optional): AACE (CEP/EVP/PSP), RICS, PMI, or similar. #LI-MC1 . ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information. When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. 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