Remote Project Cost Controls Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, seeks a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial and strategic analysis across projects. This fully remote role includes periodic site travel (up to 25%).

You will build forecasts, support SOX controls, and develop analytics models to forecast costs and savings opportunities. Responsibilities include leading monthly cost performance reports, budgeting, and presenting executive-ready insights.

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 is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured modeling approach.
• Highly effective communicator who can translate complex 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, motivated self-starter.
• Ability to travel as needed to fulfill responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts by working cross-functionally with project managers and field operations. Lead the monthly reporting process and deliver cost performance insights for executive reviews.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure SOX compliance.
• Implement analytics models to forecast future project cost based on historical data and project parameters.
• Assist with budget mapping ensuring fiscal responsibility and accuracy across the department.
• Analyze project performance trends and identify drivers of variance in cost, schedule, and resources.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on deviations and develop mitigation and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather cost data and provide insights into trends.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through analysis.
• Translate variance drivers into executive-ready narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Engage with field teams to understand struggles and build trust as a resource.
• Identify risks and early warning signals; perform scenario planning for contingency planning.
• Convey data-driven stories to technical and non-technical audiences with cross-functional partners.
• Define and analyze key metrics to manage project health and continuous improvement.
• Lead data quality audits and resolve data discrepancies.
• Contribute analytics to lessons-learned reviews and portfolio trend reports.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, seeks a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial and strategic analysis across projects. This fully remote role includes periodic site travel (up to 25%).

You will build forecasts, support SOX controls, and develop analytics models to forecast costs and savings opportunities. Responsibilities include leading monthly cost performance reports, budgeting, and presenting executive-ready insights.