Project Analyst, PMO & Project Controls-McDonough GA
About The Position
Nexus Circular is seeking a Project Analyst to support the build-out of our Project Management Office (PMO) and drive execution excellence across major capital projects. This role is critical in bridging gaps between engineering, procurement, and construction teams by providing structured coordination, schedule integration, and cost visibility. In the near term, this role will play a key part in supporting the 6B project, ensuring alignment across disciplines and enabling leadership to make informed, data-driven decisions. This position is not just administrative—it is a force multiplier for project execution. The Project Analyst will improve schedule certainty by integrating engineering, procurement, and construction activities into a single master schedule, reducing misalignment and delays. They will enhance cost control & forecasting by supporting cost tracking, accruals, and forecasting to improve financial visibility and prevent budget overruns. This role will enable faster decision-making by providing clear, structured reporting and analytics so leadership can proactively manage risks and opportunities. It will reduce execution risk by identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and dependencies across project scopes before they impact field execution. The role will also scale the PMO function by establishing repeatable processes, tools, and standards that will support future projects beyond 6B.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field
- Finance or business administration is also allowed with manufacturing and/or technical experience.
- 2–5+ years of experience in project controls, project management, or EPC environments
- Strong understanding of project scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
- Experience with cost tracking and financial reporting on capital projects
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Skills around traditional waterfall (GANTT) chart project management, resource loading, cost loading, and critical path analysis are required
- Experience with understanding engineering, equipment procurement, and construction contracts
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting large-scale industrial, oil & gas, chemical, or infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with EPC project lifecycles
- Exposure to PMO development or project controls frameworks
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated master project schedules across engineering, procurement, and construction scopes
- Coordinate with discipline leads to ensure accurate activity sequencing, durations, and dependencies
- Identify critical path impacts and proactively flag risks
- Align engineering deliverables with procurement timelines and construction execution plans
- Track key milestones across all project phases
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination meetings and follow-ups
- Assist in cost tracking, forecasting, and accruals
- Support budget management and change tracking
- Partner with finance and project managers to ensure accurate reporting
- Support the development of PMO standards, templates, and reporting tools
- Build dashboards and reporting structures for leadership visibility
- Help implement best practices for project controls and governance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
