Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI), a division of SLB that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet.
NEI’s portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery‑grade lithium, hydrogen, and data center infrastructure solutions. To learn more about NEI, visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems.
Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides innovative, cost‑effective solutions to build faster, smarter, and more resilient data centers. These 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, we standardize components and relocate labor to controlled off‑site environments, reducing costs, improving lead times, and lowering construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To learn more, visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions.
SLB is seeking a motivated Project Controls Manager to support our Data Center infrastructure solutions business.
Job Summary The Project Controls Manager is responsible for managing all project controls activities—including planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting—across Data Center projects. They ensure performance metrics reflect the true status of projects, enabling informed decision‑making and early corrective actions. This hands‑on leadership role requires close coordination with engineering, supply chain, and construction teams to maintain cost and schedule discipline in a fast‑paced environment.
Roles and 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 realistic forecasts for procurement and construction deliverables
Oversee management of change, ensuring all scope variations are captured, costed, and approved in line with contract requirements
Monitor contractor performance and verify reported 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, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience considered
15+ years of experience in project controls within large‑scale construction or industrial projects
Professional certification such as AACE CCP, PSP, or PMI‑SP preferred
Experience with Primavera P6 and advanced Excel/Power BI reporting tools strongly recommended
Solid background in cost control, planning/scheduling, and earned value management
Proven experience in performance reporting and data‑driven decision‑making
Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary project control teams
Prior experience delivering large‑scale data center facilities for major technology clients highly preferred
Fluency, both written and verbal, in English
Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
Must be able to legally work and reside in Canada, without sponsorship
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📌 Project Controls Manager - Data Center (Calgary)
🏢 SLB
📍 Calgary