Data Center Construction Lead — On‑Site Delivery Champion

SLB; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SLB New Energy & Industrial is seeking a Construction Manager to lead data center construction execution in the US, with relocation to Shreveport supported. You will coordinate with clients, procurement and commissioning to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or construction management and 20 years of site leadership on large industrial projects. Data center experience is highly preferred; relocation benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Equivalent progressive site-based construction experience in supervisory or management roles will be considered.
• 20 years of construction experience with significant site leadership responsibility on large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Proven capability managing multiple subcontractors and high-volume work fronts concurrently.
• Strong understanding of field execution, sequencing, and construction coordination across disciplines.
• Demonstrated record of safe, high-quality, on-time delivery in complex, fast-track environments.
• Experience in Data Center or mission-critical facility construction is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Professional certification in Construction Management or Site Supervision is preferred.
• Formal training in Advanced HSE or Quality Leadership is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction execution within assigned areas or disciplines, ensuring alignment with project plans and milestones.
• Conduct daily site inspections to verify progress, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and HSE teams to address technical queries and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and coordination sessions with contractors to reinforce expectations and resolve issues.
• Validate progress claims, manpower levels, and productivity against the approved schedule and plan.
• Provide accurate input for weekly and monthly progress reports, including forecasts and recovery actions where needed.
• Support interface management by ensuring smooth coordination between contractors and disciplines working in adjacent areas.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractor supervisors and client field representatives.

Skills

Site leadership

Construction coordination

Safety leadership

Staff supervision

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

SLB New Energy & Industrial is seeking a Construction Manager to lead data center construction execution in the US, with relocation to Shreveport supported. You will coordinate with clients, procurement and commissioning to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or construction management and 20 years of site leadership on large industrial projects. Data center experience is highly preferred; relocation benefits apply.