HVAC Cost Controller & Project Margin Analyst

Gi Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group in Mayo is seeking a Cost Engineer to support the Financial Controller in controlling and reporting project and operational costs across HVAC projects and service contracts.

The role requires 3+ years in cost engineering or cost control, strong Excel skills, and experience with Power BI dashboards. This is a permanent, full-time on-site position with a salary of €45,000-€55,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cost engineering or cost control in HVAC/MEP/construction or building services.
• Strong understanding of cost structures and margin drivers.
• Advanced Excel skills for Pivot, LOOKUPs and reporting; ERP experience is a plus.
• Experience producing Power BI dashboards or automated reporting.
• Excellent communication and ability to challenge variances constructively.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyse project costs against budgets.
• Maintain cost-to-complete and cost-to-date reporting for live projects.
• Prepare weekly/monthly cost reports highlighting variances and actions.
• Support month-end close activities related to job costing, accruals, and WIP.
• Assist in project budgeting and cost code setups.
• Produce cashflow and margin forecasts with Project Managers.

Skills

Cost engineering

Project costing

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Communication

Tools

Sage

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

COINS

Job description

Gi Group in Mayo is seeking a Cost Engineer to support the Financial Controller in controlling and reporting project and operational costs across HVAC projects and service contracts.

The role requires 3+ years in cost engineering or cost control, strong Excel skills, and experience with Power BI dashboards. This is a permanent, full-time on-site position with a salary of €45,000-€55,000 DOE.