Data Analyst – Data Center Project Controls

SB Energy

Data Analyst supporting cost management and project controls for data center projects at SB Energy. Utilizing data analysis for decision-making and ensuring data accuracy across projects.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
Understanding of construction cost structures or project financials is a plus
Experience supporting cost management or project controls teams is preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiscost engineeringanalytical modelsdata visualizationcost managementproject controlsdata cleaningforecastingbenchmarking analysisdata reconciliation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailintegritycollaborationpresentation skillstime managementstakeholder engagement