Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst | Remote/Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis and forecasting across projects. The role supports decision-making, performance tracking, and cost management with cross-functional collaboration.

This position offers a West Region remote or hybrid setup with in-office presence in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will build cost forecasts, lead monthly reporting, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring SOX controls and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in project controls, FP&A, or data-driven roles.
• Proficiency in Excel; Power BI, Python, and SQL is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts by working cross-functionally with project managers and field operations. Lead monthly cost reports with variance analyses and executive insights.
• Assist in internal controls over financial reporting to ensure SOX compliance.
• Develop analytics models to forecast future project cost using historical data and key parameters.
• Assist with budget mapping to ensure fiscal responsibility across the department.
• Analyze project performance trends and driver variances across cost, schedule and resource usage.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on cost/schedule deviations and inform mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather cost data and provide trend insights.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through analysis.
• Translate data into executive-ready narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Engage in field visits to understand struggles and support field improvements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

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 supports decision-making, performance tracking, and cost management with cross-functional collaboration.

This position offers a West Region remote or hybrid setup with in-office presence in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will build cost forecasts, lead monthly reporting, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring SOX controls and data