Remote Project Cost Controls Analyst

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy in the United States seeks a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis that supports decision-making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects. This role is fully remote with travel to the site required periodically (up to 25%).

You will build and maintain project-level cost forecasts, support internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), and translate variance drivers into clear business narratives for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or 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 assumptions, risks, and opportunities; lead monthly reporting.
• Assist in developing internal controls over financial reporting to ensure SOX compliance.
• Implement analytics models to forecast future project cost using historical data and key parameters.
• Assist with budget mapping to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy.
• Analyze project performance trends and drivers of cost, schedule, and resources.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on deviations and inform mitigation actions.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking and reporting systems for accurate operations reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather cost data and provide insights into trends.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through analysis.
• Synthesize data into executive-ready decks highlighting trends and recommendations.
• Translate variance drivers into clear business narratives for leadership.
• Engage in field visits to understand challenges and build trust with teams.
• Identify risks and early warning signals using historical data and benchmarks.
• Conduct scenario planning and develop contingency plans.
• Convey data-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences with cross-functional partners.
• Define and analyze key metrics to manage project health and drive improvements.
• Lead data quality audits and resolve coding or cost discrepancies with field teams.
• Contribute analytics to lessons-learned reviews and portfolio trend reports.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Job description

SOLV Energy in the United States seeks a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis that supports decision-making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects. This role is fully remote with travel to the site required periodically (up to 25%).

You will build and maintain project-level cost forecasts, support internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), and translate variance drivers into clear business narratives for senior leadership.