Data Analyst - Data Center Project Controls

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.

Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Basic Function

As a part of the Data Center organization, the Data Analyst supports cost management and project controls by developing standardized tools, analyzing project cost data, and enabling data-driven decision-making across data center construction projects. This individual plays a key role in supporting Cost Managers and Schedule Management by building and maintaining Estimate at Completion (EAC) templates, preparing corporate reporting materials, and conducting cost and schedule benchmarking across projects. They will demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple datasets and priorities, and deliver accurate insights under tight deadlines. The Data Analyst will help establish consistent data practices and contribute to building a reliable cost and schedule baseline for current and future 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 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

Location: Redwood City, CA, Denver, CO, San Diego CA or Remote

Base Pay - $70,000-$115,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to comp