SOLV Energy · 3 months ago
Project Cost Controls Analyst, BESS (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expSOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. The Project Cost Controls Analyst will deliver data-driven financial and strategic analysis to support decision-making, performance tracking, and forecasting across projects.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts by working cross-functionally with project managers, and field operations. Monitor changes in assumptions and proactively identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities. Lead the monthly reporting process, producing accurate cost performance summaries, variance analyses, and data-driven insights used in executive reviews
Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act
Implement analytics models to forecast future project cost based on historical data and key project parameters enabling proactive cost management strategies
Assist with the budget mapping process, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accuracy across the department
Analyze project performance trends and identify key drivers of variance across cost, schedule, and resource usage
Conduct root-cause analyses on cost and schedule deviations and partner with leadership to inform mitigation strategies and corrective actions. Develop and maintain cost tracking and reporting systems to ensure accurate operational reporting
Collaborate with project teams and other stakeholders to gather cost data and provide insights into trends
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through analysis
Synthesize complex datasets into clean, compelling storylines and build executive-ready decks that highlight trends, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations
Translate variance drivers into clear business narratives and recommendations for senior leadership
Actively engage in field improvements by going out to the field to understand struggles, work on solutions, build trust, and be seen as a resource for project teams
Identify risks and early warning signals using historical data, benchmarks, and trends
Conduct scenario planning to explore various future scenarios and assess their potential impact on project outcomes. By simulating different scenarios and evaluating their implications, develop robust contingency plans and adapt to changing circumstances effectively
Convey a data-driven story to technical and non-technical audiences around key business insights, in collaboration with key cross-functional partners
Define and analyze key metrics to manage project health, mitigate risks, demonstrate impact and enable continuous improvement
Lead data quality audits, resolve coding, or cost discrepancies with field teams
Contribute analytics to project lessons‑learned reviews and portfolio trend reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related analytical field
1–3 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 and interpretation
Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to identify objectives and work cohesively together to complete identified objectives
Highly effective communicator who can translate complex technical data into business terms for senior leadership
Data driven and analytical mindset
Strong data management skills and creativity in business problem solving
Proven ability to build clean, professional presentation decks that influence decision-making
Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter
Ability to travel as needed to successfully fulfill responsibilities and duties
Preferred
Experience with Power BI, Python, and/or SQL
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
Employees are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Company
SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Deters
Chief Operating Officer
Helena Kimball
Senior Vice President Business Development
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