Cost Controller

Tropic Mechanical is a premier HVAC contractor serving the South Florida region, with a strong focus on healthcare, commercial, and institutional projects. The company is known for delivering reliable mechanical solutions that meet stringent performance and regulatory requirements. Team members work on complex, large-scale projects where quality, safety, and customer service are central priorities. Tropic Mechanical offers opportunities to grow technical and professional skills while contributing to critical building infrastructure across the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area.

The Job Cost Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area. This role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing project costs, tracking budgets, and ensuring accurate cost allocation for HVAC projects across healthcare, commercial, and institutional clients. Day-to-day tasks include preparing cost reports, reviewing invoices, supporting project managers with budget updates, and reconciling costs against estimates and contracts.

The Job Cost Controller will collaborate with finance and operations teams to improve cost efficiency, identify variances, and implement corrective actions. The role also involves maintaining organized cost documentation and supporting forecasting and financial planning for ongoing and future projects.

• Strong cost control and cost management skills, with experience overseeing project budgets and expenditure tracking.
• Proficiency in cost accounting and finance, including interpreting financial data and supporting project profitability analysis.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to identify cost variances, trends, and opportunities for efficiency.
• Experience with job costing or project accounting systems and related software (e.g., ERP or construction/project management tools).
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with project managers, field teams, and finance staff.
• Prior experience in construction, mechanical contracting, or HVAC industry is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.