Project Analyst
Summary
Nexus Engineering Group is hiring an early-career Project Analyst in Cleveland, OH to support Project Controls: tracking cost, schedule, and risk data, preparing reports, dashboards, and KPIs, and improving data quality using tools like Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and optionally R, Python, or VBA.
Nexus is seeking an early-career Project Analyst to join our Project Services team. In this role, you will support project teams by turning cost, schedule, and risk information into accurate, useful reporting and analysis. You will work closely with Project Controls and cross-functional project teams to identify trends and variances, improve data quality, and provide the information leaders need to make informed project decisions.
What You'll Do
- Track project commitments, actuals, forecasts, accruals, changes, budgets, and other Project Controls information.
- Monitor project performance and help identify variances, trends, risks, and potential corrective actions.
- Validate project data and work with Project Controls, Finance, Procurement, Estimating, and project teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Support project risk identification and monitoring, including maintaining risk registers and documenting risks, opportunities, owners, and response actions.
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, KPIs, and trend analysis that provide clear visibility into project performance.
- Develop and maintain analytical tools, reports, databases, and dashboards that improve reporting and decision support.
- Use tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, R, Python, VBA, automation, or AI, as appropriate, to improve analysis, reporting, and data quality.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in data analytics, science, engineering, or a related field.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience; internship or co-op experience may qualify.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across project teams.
- Commitment to data quality, safety, and applicable client requirements.
- Internship or work experience in data analysis, application development, auditing, cost control, Project Controls, or project management.
- Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, R, Python, VBA, or similar analytical or automation tools.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and multidisciplinary capital projects.
What You'll Learn & How You'll Grow
- Learn from experienced Project Management and Project Services professionals through day-to-day collaboration, mentorship, and practical project experience.
- Build Project Controls knowledge across cost, schedule, risk, reporting, and project performance analysis.
- Develop analytical and technology capabilities while gaining exposure to multidisciplinary capital projects and project teams.
About Nexus Engineering Group
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation
Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@nexusegroup.com.
Sponsorship & Work Authorization
Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action, filing, or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment.
Third‑Party Agency Notice
Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.
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- What is your highest level of education completed? optional
- What is the name of your College or University? optional
- Are you 18 years or older?
- Are you currently legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now, or in the future, require employment visa sponsorship to work in the United States (e.g., H-1B)??
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- Do you have any family members (including those by marriage) employed by our Company or close personal relationships employed by our Company?
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