Project Analyst

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. 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Learn from experienced Project Management and Project Services professionals through day-time 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. 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