Procurement Manager

SLB; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive the full delivery of data center projects from mobilization to handover in the United States. The role requires leading the organization, coordinating contractors and internal teams, and ensuring client requirements align with the approved scope and contracts.

The position emphasizes safety, cost control, schedule discipline, and high performance across all functions, with the Program Manager and client as key accountability points.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience managing large-scale critical infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Proven track record delivering full lifecycle projects with multiple contractors.
• Strong experience in cost control, forecasting, schedule recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, site-based environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or 20+ years of progressive project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the assigned project safely, on schedule, and within approved budget
• Maintain full ownership of cost control, forecasting, and margin protection
• Ensure disciplined schedule management and timely recovery of deviations
• Lead and align all site functions to operate as one integrated delivery team
• Serve as the primary point of accountability to the Program Manager and client for overall project performance

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Schedule management

Leadership

Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Procurement Lead is responsible for the full delivery of Data Center projects from mobilization through completion and handover. The Project Manager holds complete accountability for safety, cost, schedule, quality, technical alignment, and team performance across all functions. This role leads the organization, coordinates all contractors and internal teams, and ensures that client requirements are executed in accordance with approved scope and contractual commitments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver the assigned project safely, on schedule, and within approved budget
• Maintain full ownership of cost control, forecasting, and margin protection
• Ensure disciplined schedule management and timely recovery of deviations
• Lead and align all site functions to operate as one integrated delivery team
• Serve as the primary point of accountability to the Program Manager and client for overall project performance

Serve as the primary point of accountability to the Program Manager and client for overall project performance

• Deliver the assigned project safely, on schedule, and within approved budget
• Maintain full ownership of cost control, forecasting, and margin protection
• Ensure disciplined schedule management and timely recovery of deviations
• Lead and align all site functions to operate as one integrated delivery team
• Serve as the primary point of accountability to the Program Manager and client for overall project performance

Qualifications And Experience

• 15–20 years of experience managing large-scale critical infrastructure or industrial projects
• Proven track record delivering full lifecycle projects with multiple contractors and high schedule pressure
• Strong experience in cost control, forecasting, schedule recovery, and commercial awareness
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, site-based environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or 20+ years of progressive project leadership experience

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