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# Project Analyst at Nexus Engineering Group

- **Company:** Nexus Engineering Group
- **Location:** Cleveland, OH
- **Compensation:** $68k–$83k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/nexuse-group/092bfc89-f477-485f-a97e-8e7e12c5ec30

## Job description

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

Required Qualifications

- 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.

## 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.

## About Nexus Engineering Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm that partners with clients in heavy industrial markets to deliver transformative projects.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned via ESOP)
- **Headquarters**: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Jeff Herzog and Marianne Corrao

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Refining, Chemicals, Power & Energy, Renewable Energy, Midstream, and Manufacturing.
- **Target customers**: B2B, primarily Enterprise clients in heavy industrial and energy sectors.
- **Mission/purpose**: To deliver transformative solutions rooted in operational insight, industry expertise, and a deep understanding of the client’s business, acting as a true extension of their team.

## Products & Services
- **Engineering & Design**: Multidisciplinary engineering from concept to completion, delivering safe, reliable, and business-aligned designs [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).
- **Strategic Planning & Consultancy**: Preliminary engineering, feasibility studies, and construction contract planning to reduce risk and control costs [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).
- **Project Management**: End-to-end guidance using proven methodologies to deliver on time and on budget [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).
- **Project Services & Control**: Real-time data, cost control, and risk management support from planning through closeout [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).
- **Procurement**: Strategic sourcing and supply chain services to drive cost savings and mitigate risks [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).
- **Construction Management**: Expert construction management and turnaround services for complex projects [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (privately held, employee-owned).
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (private company; revenue not disclosed).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) makes employees the owners; no external venture capital disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Named to Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces for the fourth consecutive year (2026) [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).
  - Advanced on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firms List [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).
  - Named 2026 Top Workplace by the Toledo Blade [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).
  - Climbed to #5 on Crain’s Cleveland List of Largest Engineering Firms [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee-Owned (ESOP)**: Every eligible team member earns shares at no cost, aligning long-term incentives and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).
- **Relationship-Driven Model**: The firm’s core differentiator is a deep, partnership-based approach where they embed with client teams, reducing communication silos and project risk [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).
- **Full EPCm Integration**: Offering engineering, procurement, and construction management under one roof ensures seamless coordination and reduces handoff friction [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).
- **Business-First Thinking**: Projects start with understanding the client’s business objectives, not just technical specs, leading to more creative and effective outcomes [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/about-nexus-engineering-group).
- **Safety Focus**: Safety is the top priority from design through construction, protecting people, projects, and communities [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/about-nexus-engineering-group).

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding market presence (as evidenced by ENR ranking and Top Workplace awards), deepening client relationships in core industrial sectors (refining, chemicals, energy), and leveraging the employee-owned model to attract and retain top talent.
- **Direction for growth**: Continued geographic and service-line expansion, with recent office openings in Oak Brook, IL, and Midland, MI, alongside existing Ohio locations [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/about-nexus-engineering-group).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: People-first, collaborative, and communication-driven. Described as a place where “collaboration, communication, and curiosity drive everything” [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).
- **Work arrangements**: Flexible work arrangements that fit individual needs [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).
- **Notable perks**:
  - Competitive base salary, paid holidays, and flexible PTO.
  - Medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401(k), and **Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)** — a significant long-term wealth-building benefit.
  - Paid parental leave for growing families.
  - Tuition reimbursement, paid training, and professional license support.
  - Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
  - Clear career paths for growth, from entry-level to senior roles [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com/careers).
- **Engineering culture**: Hands-on, project-focused work in high-stakes environments; strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and quality. The firm is large enough to handle major projects but retains a collaborative, relationship-driven feel [nexusegroup.com](https://nexusegroup.com).

## Sources
1. [Nexus Engineering Group - Official Site](https://nexusegroup.com)
2. [Nexus Engineering Group - Careers Page](https://nexusegroup.com/careers)
3. [Nexus Engineering Group - About Page](https://nexusegroup.com/about-nexus-engineering-group)
4. [Nexus Engineering Group - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexusegroup)
5. [Nexus Engineering Group - Job Openings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/nexuse-group)

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