Senior Project Cost Controls Manager, PV West

Senior Project Cost Controls Manager 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. The Senior Project Cost Controls Manager works under the guidance of the Project Controls Director and in partnership with the Operations Team and Financial Planning and Analysis Department to establish and manage processes that monitor, report and control project costs across the enterprise. The role can be fully remote with preference to the Western Region or hybrid with regular office presence in San Diego, CA or Edison, NJ; specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Position Responsibilities and Duties Report directly into the Senior Director of Project Controls and work 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 a portfolio of projects. 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 (SOX) Act. Coordinate, facilitate and participate in monthly forecast meetings and deliver the Monthly Reporting package. 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, improving 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 to mitigate risk and enhance project cost‑management processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Improve and maintain the EPC project analytics system. 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 data visualization tools to uncover insight and optimize decision‑making processes. Develop a system with data‑quality measures to generate reporting for accounting purposes, enabling the identification of incorrect coding for journal corrections. Actively engage in field improvements by visiting the field to understand struggles, work on solutions, build trust and be seen as a resource for project teams. Contribute to forward‑thinking project selection and innovation discussions. Implement predictive analytics models to forecast future project cost 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 ways to stress‑test them as quickly as possible. Grow analytics expertise by upskilling analysts and others to increase overall team impact. Train and supervise analysts to ensure efficient and effective project cost analysis. Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10+ years of directly comparable experience in construction cost management (preferred). Strong technical proficiencies with project‑management principles including change management, commitments, budgeting, monthly forecasting and management software such as CMiC. Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to identify objectives and work cohesively together to complete objectives. Strong communication skills, including virtual conferencing. Proficiency 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 successfully 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: $147,752.00 - $196,510.00 (Salary) Equal Opportunity Employer SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the power of our differences and 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, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SOLV Energy, LLC