[Remote] Data Analyst - Data Center Project Controls
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable and affordable energy solutions. The Data Analyst will support cost management and project controls by developing standardized tools, analyzing project cost data, and enabling data-driven decision-making across data center construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Support Cost Managers in maintaining accurate and consistent cost data structures across multiple active projects
- Aggregate, clean, and analyze project cost data to support forecasting, reporting, and decision-making
- Prepare corporate reporting materials, including dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries for senior leadership
- Conduct benchmarking analysis by comparing cost and schedule data across projects, regions, and scopes to identify trends, variances, and key drivers
- Assist in establishing and maintaining cost baselines and unit rate libraries for key data center construction components (e.g., MEP systems, structural, and site work)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project and corporate standards
- Support development of data visualization tools and dashboards to enhance transparency and usability of cost data
- Validate and reconcile data from multiple sources, ensuring integrity and reliability of reporting outputs
- Assist with ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from project teams and senior leadership
- Effectively communicate insights, trends, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Conduct all work with a high level of integrity and attention to detail, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive financial data
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required (Data Analytics, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred)
- 2–5 years of experience in data analysis, project controls, cost engineering, or related field
- Experience working with large datasets and building analytical models, preferably in a construction or project-based environment
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data clearly to various stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Understanding of construction cost structures or project financials is a plus
- Experience supporting cost management or project controls teams is preferred
Benefits
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
- Discretionary annual bonus
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