Remote Project Cost & Analytics Analyst

SOLV Energy; South Carolina; On-site; USD 77,866 - 97,333; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data‑driven financial analysis across solar, storage, and substations. The role is fully remote with periodic site travel (up to 25%), involving forecasting, performance tracking, and strategic insights for project portfolios.

Responsibilities include building cost forecasts, developing internal controls, forecasting models, budgeting, variance analysis, and creating executive‑level decks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related analytical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project controls, FP&A, or data-driven roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Python, and/or SQL highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to modeling and interpretation.
• Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to identify objectives and collaborate to achieve outcomes.
• Highly effective communicator capable of translating complex technical data into business terms for senior leadership.
• Strong data management skills and creativity in business problem solving.
• Proven ability to build clean, professional presentation decks that influence decision-making.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter driven.
• Ability to travel as needed to fulfill responsibilities and duties.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts; monitor changes in assumptions, identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities; lead monthly reporting.
• Assist in development and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Implement analytics models to forecast future project costs based on historical data and parameters.
• Assist with budget mapping to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy across the department.
• Analyze project performance trends and identify drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resource usage.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on cost and schedule deviations to inform mitigation actions and leadership decisions.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking and reporting systems for accurate operational reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather cost data and provide insights into trends.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements through analysis.
• Synthesize datasets into clear, executive-ready storytelling; build decks highlighting trends and metrics.
• Translate variance drivers into business narratives for senior leadership.
• Engage with field teams by visiting the field to understand challenges and propose solutions.
• Identify risks and early warning signals using historical data and benchmarks.
• Conduct scenario planning to assess future outcomes and contingencies.
• Communicate data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Define and analyze key metrics to manage project health and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead data quality audits and resolve coding or cost discrepancies with field teams.
• Contribute analytics to lessons-learned reviews and portfolio trend reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data‑driven financial analysis across solar, storage, and substations. The role is fully remote with periodic site travel (up to 25%), involving forecasting, performance tracking, and strategic insights for project portfolios.

Responsibilities include building cost forecasts, developing internal controls, forecasting models, budgeting, variance analysis, and creating executive‑level decks.