Project Cost Controls Analyst (Remote)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Build and maintain project-level cost forecasts by working cross-functionally with project managers, and field operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through analysis.
• Translate variance drivers into clear business narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Convey a data-driven story to technical and non-technical audiences around key business insights, in collaboration with key cross-functional partners.
• Contribute analytics to project lessons‑learned reviews and portfolio trend reports.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• 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.
• A 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.
• Prioritize detail-oriented, motivated self-starter.
• Ability to travel as needed to successfully fulfill responsibilities and duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$77,866.00 - $97,333.00

Solv Energy

Solv Energy is an equal opportunity employer.