Remote Project Cost Controls Analyst

SOLV Energy; Wyoming (OH); 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 substation projects. This role is fully remote with periodic site travel to support field teams.

You will build cost forecasts, monitor variances, and present executive-ready insights to guide decisions and improve project performance through disciplined analytics. Applicants should have 1–3 years in project controls or FP&A and a degree in a related field; strong Excel,

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.
• Monitor changes in assumptions, identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities, and lead monthly reporting.
• Implement analytics models to forecast future project cost based on historical data and key parameters.
• Assist with the budget mapping process to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy.
• Analyze project performance trends and drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resources.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on cost and schedule 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 trend insights.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through analysis.
• Synthesize data into executive-ready stories and dashboards with trends and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

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 substation projects. This role is fully remote with periodic site travel to support field teams.

You will build cost forecasts, monitor variances, and present executive-ready insights to guide decisions and improve project performance through disciplined analytics. Applicants should have 1–3 years in project controls or FP&A and a degree in a related field; strong Excel,