Remote Senior Project Cost Forecasting & Controls Lead

SOLV Energy; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data‑driven financial and strategic analysis that supports decision‑making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects. This role can be fully remote within the West Region or hybrid, with regular in‑office presence in San Diego, CA.

Specific location details will be discussed during the interview process. The role involves building project cost forecasts, leading monthly reporting, developing cost models, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related analytical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project controls, FP&A, or data‑driven roles; proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, Python, and/or SQL is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate data into business terms for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project‑level cost forecasts with cross‑functional teams.
• Lead monthly cost reporting with variance analyses and executive insights.
• Develop analytics models to forecast future project costs.
• Assist with budget mapping and ensure fiscal accuracy.
• Analyze performance trends and key drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resources.
• Conduct root‑cause analyses and inform mitigation actions.
• Translate variance drivers into clear business narratives for senior leadership.
• Build executive‑ready decks highlighting trends and recommendations.
• Train and supervise analysts to improve cost analysis capability.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

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 and strategic analysis that supports decision‑making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects. This role can be fully remote within the West Region or hybrid, with regular in‑office presence in San Diego, CA.

Specific location details will be discussed during the interview process. The role involves building project cost forecasts, leading monthly reporting, developing cost models, and