Remote Senior Project Cost Controls & Forecasting Analyst

solvenergy; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis and forecasting across projects. The role is fully remote within the West Region or Hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA.

You will lead cost forecasts, analyze variances, and support SOX controls while partnering with project teams to drive cost efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in project controls/FP&A, strong Excel, Power BI, Python, and SQL skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related analytical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project controls, FP&A, or data-driven roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Python, and/or SQL is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured modeling approach.
• Effective communicator who translates complex data for senior leadership.
• Data-driven mindset and strong data management skills.
• Ability to build clean, professional decks that influence decisions.
• Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts with PMs and field ops.
• Monitor changes in assumptions, identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead monthly cost performance reporting and executive reviews.
• Assist in SOX controls and compliance documentation.
• Develop analytics models to forecast project costs from historical data.
• Support budget mapping and fiscal accuracy across the department.
• Analyze project performance trends and drivers of variance.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on cost/schedule deviations.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data and provide insights.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Create executive-ready decks and tell data-driven stories.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Presentation skills

Data storytelling

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis and forecasting across projects. The role is fully remote within the West Region or Hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA.

You will lead cost forecasts, analyze variances, and support SOX controls while partnering with project teams to drive cost efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in project controls/FP&A, strong Excel, Power BI, Python, and SQL skills, and the