Remote Project Cost Controls Analyst

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controls Analyst who will deliver data-driven financial analysis to support decision-making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects. The role is fully remote with periodic travel up to 25% to sites as needed.

Responsibilities include building cost forecasts, maintaining controls, developing analytics models, and preparing executive-ready stories. The candidate should bring 1–3 years in project controls and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

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 with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in development and documentation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Implement analytics models to forecast future project cost based on historical data.
• Assist with the budget mapping process for the department.
• Analyze project performance trends and drivers of variance.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on cost and schedule deviations.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather cost data and insights.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Synthesize datasets into executive-ready stories and dashboards.
• Translate variance drivers into business narratives for leadership.
• Engage in field visits to understand challenges and solutions.
• Identify risks and early warning signals using data.
• Conduct scenario planning to assess future impact.
• Communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Define and analyze key metrics to manage project health.
• Lead data quality audits and resolve discrepancies with field teams.
• Contribute analytics to lessons-learned reviews and portfolio trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Economics/Data Science

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controls Analyst who will deliver data-driven financial analysis to support decision-making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects. The role is fully remote with periodic travel up to 25% to sites as needed.

Responsibilities include building cost forecasts, maintaining controls, developing analytics models, and preparing executive-ready stories. The candidate should bring 1–3 years in project controls and strong Excel/Power BI skills.