Project Analyst

Nexus Engineering Group • Maumee, OH

10d • $68,000 - $83,000

About The Position

Nexus is seeking an early-career Project Analyst to join its Project Services team. The role supports project teams by turning cost, schedule, and risk information into accurate, useful reporting and analysis. The analyst works closely with Project Controls and cross-functional project teams to identify trends and variances, improve data quality, and provide leaders with information for project decisions. Travel is up to 30%, primarily to Akron, Ohio, and between Nexus offices.

The position offers opportunities to learn from experienced Project Management and Project Services professionals through collaboration, mentorship, and practical project experience; build knowledge across cost, schedule, risk, reporting, and project performance analysis; and develop analytical and technology capabilities while gaining exposure to multidisciplinary capital projects and teams.

Requirements

• 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, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across project teams.
• Commitment to data quality, safety, and applicable client requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 appropriate tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, R, Python, VBA, automation, or AI to improve analysis, reporting, and data quality.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development and career advancement, including training, certifications, licensure support, tuition assistance, and mentorship.
• Wellness benefits.
• Flexible schedule where business needs allow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level