Remote Project Cost Controls Analyst – Forecasting & Analytics

SOLV Energy

Wisconsin

On-site

USD 77,866 - 97,333

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation days

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial and strategic analysis across projects. This role is remote with travel to the site up to 25%, with location details discussed during interviews.

You will support decision-making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects. You will build cost forecasts, help implement internal controls per SOX, develop analytics models, and translate findings into executive-ready decks for leadership,

Qualifications

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 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.
Assist with the budget mapping process, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accuracy across the department.
Analyze project performance trends and identify key drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resource usage.
Conduct root‑cause analyses on cost and schedule deviations, partnering with leadership to inform mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
Develop and maintain cost tracking and reporting systems to ensure accurate operational reporting.
Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to gather cost data and provide insights into trends.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through analysis.
Synthesize complex datasets into clean, compelling storylines and build executive‑ready decks that highlight trends, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations.
Translate variance drivers into clear business narratives for senior leadership.
Engage in field improvements by visiting the field to understand challenges, provide solutions, and build trust with project teams.
Identify risks and early warning signals using historical data, benchmarks, and trends.
Conduct scenario planning to explore future scenarios and assess impact on project outcomes, developing contingency plans.
Convey a data‑driven story to technical and non‑technical audiences around key business insights, collaborating with cross‑functional partners.
Define and analyze key metrics to manage project health, mitigate risks, demonstrate impact, and enable continuous improvement.
Lead data quality audits and resolve coding or cost discrepancies with field teams.
Contribute analytics to project lessons‑learned reviews and portfolio trend reports.