Project Cost Controls Manager, HV/BESS

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
The Project Cost Controls Manager works under the guidance of our Project Controls Director and in partnership with our Operations Team and Financial Planning and Analysis Department to establish and manage processes that will monitor, report and control project costs across the enterprise.

oversees project Controls Portfolio to provide data-driven Analysis used to advise Project Health and develop strategies for operational improvements and future business initiatives.

Job Description:



*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

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 Project Management Office (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 (SOX) Act.


* Responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and participating in monthly forecast meetings, and delivering Monthly Reporting package.


* Collaborate with project managers and other 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, mitigate risk and enhance project cost management processes fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.


* Improve and maintain our 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 pr...