Senior Project Cost & Forecasting Analyst

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with vacation, sick and/or

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis across solar, storage and substation projects. The role is hybrid with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, and requires building forecasts, cost insights, and executive-ready reports.

You will collaborate with project teams, monitor cost drivers, support SOX controls, and develop analytics models to forecast costs and enable proactive cost management for

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 Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Python, and/or SQL is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to modeling.
• Effective communicator who translates complex data for senior leadership.
• Data-driven mindset with strong data management abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed; eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts with project managers and field operations.
• Monitor changes in assumptions; identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead monthly cost performance reporting, variance analyses, and executive-ready insights.
• Develop internal controls over financial reporting to ensure SOX compliance.
• Forecast future project cost using analytics models from historical data.
• Assist with budget mapping to ensure fiscal responsibility across the department.
• Analyze performance trends and drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resources.
• Convey data-driven insights to cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Train and supervise analysts to ensure effective cost analysis.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

SOLV Energy, LLC in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Analyst to deliver data-driven financial analysis across solar, storage and substation projects. The role is hybrid with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, and requires building forecasts, cost insights, and executive-ready reports.

You will collaborate with project teams, monitor cost drivers, support SOX controls, and develop analytics models to forecast costs and enable proactive cost management for