DCN Project Cost Analyst

SLB; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB New Energy & Industrial seeks a motivated Cost Controller to manage project cost control for Data Center infrastructure, from pre-construction through execution. The role ensures tender budgets translate into controls, tracking commitments, expenditures and forecasts with open-book transparency.

Daily coordination with construction, contracts and finance, with potential travel to Calgary. Requires 7–12 years in cost control with ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Omega) and GMP exposure.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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., WBS/CBS structures, reconciliation of reporting views).
• Proven experience interfacing with project, finance, and contract teams to maintain cost integrity.
• Proficient in cost control systems, ERP tools (SAP and OMEGA), and data analysis.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Omega or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Advanced Excel or Power BI skills for cost reporting and analysis is preferred.
• Legal right to work in Canada without sponsorship.

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 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 defined cost definitions under GMP.
• Support open-book cost transparency and audit readiness expectations typical of hyperscale clients.
• Support cost reporting practices with GAAP/IFRS and project's cost accounting methodology.
• Prepare and submit progress invoices in line with contract terms and milestones.
• Reconcile invoiced amounts against recorded costs, earned progress, and commitments.
• Ensure invoices include supporting documentation for audit requirements under GMP.
• Track retention, fees, contingency drawdown, and allowances on pay applications.
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices against POs and progress.
• Coordinate with finance to monitor billed vs unbilled revenue and cash flow forecasts.
• Resolve client invoice queries or disputes and document adjustments.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Earned value analysis

Performance measurement

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems (SAP, OMEGA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

OMEGA

Oracle

Job description

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 Controller to support our Data Center infrastructure solutions business.

This role will be responsible for managing project cost control during the pre‑construction and 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 pre‑construction and 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) and cost‑reimbursable models for hyperscale data‑center clients, requiring high levels of cost transparency, audit readiness, and alignment with contractual cost principles.

The role will require daily co 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 Calgary office for reviews and reporting.

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.
• Prepare and submit progress invoices in line with 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 (cost reports, subcontractor invoices, timesheets, receipts) that meets open-book and audit requirements under the GMP framework.
• Track retention, fee, contingency drawdown, and allowances, and reflect them correctly on each pay application.
• Manage the review and approval of subcontractor and vendor invoices against purchase orders, contract values, and verified progress.
• Coordinate with finance to monitor billed vs. unbilled revenue, accounts receivable, and cash flow forecasts.
• Resolve client invoice queries, rejections, or disputed items promptly, and keep a record of all adjustments.
• Working with Contracts and ensure approved change orders are added to the billing baseline before they are invoiced.

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 (SAP and OMEGA), and data analysis
• Experience supporting large-scale data centre or mission‑critical facility projects preferred
• Professional certification in Cost Control or Project Controls (AACE CCP or equivalent) is preferred
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Omega or similar ERP systems is preferred
• Advanced Excel or Power BI skills for cost reporting and analysis is preferred
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Canada without need of sponsorship

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