Remote Project Cost Controls Analyst

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a remote-friendly company delivering solar, storage, and substations projects nationwide. We seek a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis, support decision-making, and forecast performance across projects.

Travel to site required up to 25% for field engagement. The role emphasizes cost forecasting, internal controls, analytics, and executive storytelling to inform leadership and improve project outcomes.

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 SQL highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to modeling and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts by working cross-functionally with project managers and field operations.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act.
• Implement analytics models to forecast future project cost based on historical data and key project parameters, enabling proactive cost-management strategies.
• Analyze project performance trends and identify key drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resource usage.
• Synthesize complex datasets into clean, compelling storylines and build executive-ready decks that highlight trends, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

SOLV Energy is a remote-friendly company delivering solar, storage, and substations projects nationwide. We seek a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis, support decision-making, and forecast performance across projects.

Travel to site required up to 25% for field engagement. The role emphasizes cost forecasting, internal controls, analytics, and executive storytelling to inform leadership and improve project outcomes.