Senior Project Controls Manager, Data Center Infra

SLB; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB New Energy & Industrial seeks a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead cost control, scheduling, and risk management across Data Center projects. This role requires close coordination with engineering, supply chain, and construction teams to uphold cost and schedule discipline in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in project controls on large construction or industrial programs, expertise with Primavera P6, and strong data-driven decision skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in project controls.
• PMI/ CCP/ PSP certification is preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and advanced Excel/Power BI reporting.
• Strong background in cost control, planning/scheduling, and earned value management.
• Proven experience in performance reporting and data‑driven decision‑making.
• English fluency (written and spoken).
• US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project’s integrated baseline covering schedule, cost, and progress measurement.
• Lead the preparation of regular project performance reports including cost forecasts, schedule updates, and variance analyses.
• Ensure accuracy and alignment of data across planning, cost control, and risk management functions.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering to maintain forecasts for procurement and construction deliverables.
• Oversee change management, ensuring scope variations are captured, costed, and approved per contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify progress against field data and milestones.
• Support project risk reviews, contingency assessments, and recovery plan development.
• Provide training and guidance to project control engineers and schedulers.

Skills

15+ years project controls

English fluency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel/Power BI reporting

Job description

SLB New Energy & Industrial seeks a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead cost control, scheduling, and risk management across Data Center projects. This role requires close coordination with engineering, supply chain, and construction teams to uphold cost and schedule discipline in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in project controls on large construction or industrial programs, expertise with Primavera P6, and strong data-driven decision skills.