Remote Project Cost & Forecasting Analyst

SOLV Energy; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 77,866 - 97,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data‑driven financial and strategic analysis across solar and storage projects. The role is fully remote with periodic site travel (up to 25%), with location details discussed during interviews.

The candidate will build forecasts, monitor cost drivers, and support budgeting and reporting processes. Responsibilities include developing cost models, maintaining internal controls, and presenting executive‑level 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 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 and monitor changes in cost drivers.
• Assist in development and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Implement analytics models to forecast future project cost based on historical data.
• Assist with budget mapping to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Analyze project performance trends and drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resources.
• Conduct root‑cause analyses on cost/schedule deviations and inform mitigation actions.
• Develop cost tracking and reporting systems for accurate operational 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 datasets into executive‑level stories and decks with trends and recommendations.
• Translate variance drivers into business narratives for senior 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 for future outcomes and contingencies.
• Communicate data‑driven insights to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Define and analyze key metrics to manage project health and continuous improvement.
• Lead data quality audits and resolve cost discrepancies with field teams.
• Contribute analytics to lessons‑learned reviews and portfolio trend reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data‑driven financial and strategic analysis across solar and storage projects. The role is fully remote with periodic site travel (up to 25%), with location details discussed during interviews.

The candidate will build forecasts, monitor cost drivers, and support budgeting and reporting processes. Responsibilities include developing cost models, maintaining internal controls, and presenting executive‑level insights.