Project Cost Analyst

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Project Cost Analyst in Durham, NC, to support cost management and financial controls for renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include budget development, cost tracking, reporting, and collaboration with project teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2-5 years of experience in project cost analysis. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. They are seeking a detail-oriented Project Cost Analyst to support cost management and financial controls across large-scale renewable energy projects, partnering closely with various teams to track budgets and forecast costs.

Responsibilities
• Support development and maintenance of project budgets, cost baselines, and cash flow forecasts
• Support tracking actual costs against budgets and commitments and identify variances
• Support the preparation of monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive summaries for project leadership
• Assist with earned value analysis and performance tracking
• Monitor purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and invoices for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain cost tracking systems and ensure data integrity across project financial tools
• Support accruals, financial close processes, and reconciliation with finance teams
• Assist in evaluating cost impacts of scope changes and project risks
• Partner with project managers, construction teams, and procurement to align cost reporting with project progress
• Support vendor and subcontractor cost tracking and reporting
• Participate in project review meetings and provide cost insights to stakeholders
• Contribute to development of standardized cost reporting templates and procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve cost tracking efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Support audits and internal controls related to project financial management

Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in project cost analysis, project controls, or financial analysis
• Experience in renewable energy, data center, or large infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP or project controls software is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in renewable energy, data center, or large infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP or project controls software is a plus

Benefits
• Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy projects
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Clear growth path within project controls and cost management

Company Overview
• Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.stratacleanenergy.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship
• Strata Clean Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.