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Project Analyst


Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 68000 - 83000
Posted: 5 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nexus is seeking an early-career Project Analyst to join our Project Services 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 Youll 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 Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors 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.
What Youll Learn & How Youll 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.
$68000 - $83000 a year

The posted salary range represents the anticipated base pay for this position in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements and may vary based on experience qualifications skills certifications work location and market conditions.

In addition to base pay eligible employees may receive:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) an ownership stake and a share in the long-term success of Nexus
  • Medical dental and vision coverage plus life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off holidays and paid parental leave
  • Professional development and career advancement training certifications licensure support tuition assistance and mentorship
  • Wellness benefits and a flexible schedule where business needs allow

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 youll 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 emailprotected.

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.

ThirdParty Agency Notice

Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved thirdparty 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.

We may use AI tools to help our recruitment team review and organize applications. These tools support but never replace human judgment and final hiring decisions are made by people. If youd like to know more about how your data is handled contact us at emailprotected.

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