Project Cost Controls Manager, Scheduling

SOLV Energy seeks a Project Cost Controls Manager to oversee project cost monitoring and reporting, collaborating with various teams to enhance operational strategies. The role involves financial analysis, budget management, and process improvement for utility-scale solar and battery projects. Remote work is possible, with hybrid options available in Edison, NJ, or San Diego, CA.
Job Description Summary
SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.


Job Description
The Project Cost Controls Manager works under the guidance of the Project Controls Director and partners with Operations, e‑Finance Planning, and Analysis teams to establish and manage processes that monitor, report and control project costs across the enterprise. The manager oversees the Project Controls Portfolio to provide data‑driven analysis used to advise project health and develop strategies for operational improvements and future business initiatives. Remote work is possible; alternatively, hybrid work with regular in‑office presence in Edison, NJ or San Diego, CA is available.


Position Responsibilities and Duties

The Project Cost Controls Manager reports directly into the Director of Project Controls and works cross‑functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Operations PMO and Operations team on portfolio cost‑control, forecasting and cost reporting, as well as measuring and reporting project earned value analysis.
Utilize project management software and financial tools to analyze project costs, budgets, productivity and forecasts.
Oversee the budget mapping process, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accuracy across the department.
Develop and maintain cost tracking and reporting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Assist in the development, documentation and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act.
Coordinate, facilitate and participate in monthly forecast meetings, and deliver monthly reporting packages.
Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to gather cost data and provide insights into cost trends.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through data analysis.
Assist in the development of project budgets and forecasts.
Support project teams in understanding and interpreting cost data to make informed decisions.
Build data models to assist pre‑construction and estimating teams, leading to improved budgets and estimates.
Implement an earned value management system to improve project cost management and identify business risks early.
Contribute to lessons learned sessions and root cause analysis for improvement, mitigating risk and enhancing project cost management processes in a culture of continuous improvement.
Improve and maintain EPC project analytics systems.
Utilize statistical and project controls analysis methods to continually improve and optimize project analysis processes.
Set up meetings with Operations Teams to innovate and improve processes related to project cost analysis.
Provide data analytics support to all business units, leveraging advanced visualization tools to uncover insights and optimize decision making across the organization.
Develop a system with data quality measures to generate accounting reports, enabling identification of incorrect coding for journal corrections.
Actively engage in field improvements by visiting the field to understand challenges, work on solutions, build trust, and be a resource for project teams. Contribute to forward‑thinking project selection and innovation discussions.
Implement predictive analytics models to forecast future project costs based on historical data and key project parameters, enabling proactive cost management strategies.
Conduct detailed analysis, providing insights on spend trajectory and identifying areas for optimization.
Help identify key risks where projects could fail and stress‑test them as quickly as possible.
Grow analytics expertise around the team, upskilling analysts and others to increase overall impact.
Train and supervise analysts to ensure efficient and effective project cost analysis.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5+ years of directly comparable experience.
Demonstrated experience in construction cost management or a related field.
Strong technical proficiencies with project management principles including change management, commitments, budgeting, monthly forecasting and project management software such as CMiC.
Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to identify objectives and work cohesively to complete them.
Strong communication skills, including virtual conferencing.
Experienced in Microsoft Excel.
Data‑driven and analytical mindset.
Strong data management skills and creativity in business problem solving.
Detail‑oriented, motivated self‑starter.
Ability to travel as needed to fulfill responsibilities and duties.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.


Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.


Compensation Range
$125,768.00 – $167,272.00


Pay Rate Type
Salary


Job Number
J13096


Equal Opportunity Employment
Solv Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Solv Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. Solv Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status or any other characteristic protected by law.