Construction Budget and Financial Manager

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Budget and Financial Manager is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting for capital construction projects across the healthcare system. The role serves as the primary financial resource for the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) Department, ensuring capital projects are accurately budgeted, financially monitored, and managed in alignment with organizational objectives.

The Manager provides leadership in project requisitions, cost analysis, forecasting, financial risk mitigation, and project financial performance reporting. The role collaborates with project managers, finance leaders, contractors, consultants, and operational stakeholders to support fiscal stewardship of capital investments and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in construction finance, capital budgeting, project controls, project accounting, or construction cost management.
• Demonstrated proficiency managing capital project budgets in healthcare, commercial construction, higher education, or similar complex environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget forecasting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and capital planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Maintain a primary residence in Texas throughout employment, along with all licenses and credentials required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting for capital construction projects.
• Serve as the primary financial resource for the Planning, Design & Construction Department.
• Ensure capital projects are accurately budgeted, financially monitored, and managed in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership in project requisitions, cost analysis, forecasting, financial risk mitigation, and project financial performance reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance leaders, contractors, consultants, and operational stakeholders.
• Support fiscal stewardship of capital investments and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

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