Remote Senior Project Cost Controls & Forecasting Analyst

SOLV Energy; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis that informs decision-making and performance forecasting across projects. The role can be fully remote within the West Region or hybrid, with in-office presence in San Diego, CA; location details discussed at interview.

The position emphasizes building cost models, leading monthly reporting, and developing executive-ready decks to highlight trends and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field.
• 3–5 years in project controls, FP&A, or data-driven roles with strong Excel skills.
• Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Strong data management and presentation-building abilities.
• Clear, business-focused communications for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts with cross-functional teams.
• Lead monthly cost reporting, variance analyses, and executive-ready insights.
• Develop internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Create analytics models to forecast future costs from historical data.
• Translate variance drivers into clear business narratives for leadership.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather data and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Python/SQL

Stakeholder communication

Data storytelling

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis that informs decision-making and performance forecasting across projects. The role can be fully remote within the West Region or hybrid, with in-office presence in San Diego, CA; location details discussed at interview.

The position emphasizes building cost models, leading monthly reporting, and developing executive-ready decks to highlight trends and recommendations.