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Director Of Project Management jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in construction and infrastructure, technology, energy, and defense sectors at every level from emerging PM leader through senior executive. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the majority of hiring, where established employers like Fluor, AT&T, and Lockheed Martin maintain large project operations. The most sought-after specialties include construction program delivery, enterprise IT transformation, and large-scale energy infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Number of Vacancies 1
Location Edinburg, Texas
Department Planning and Construction
FTE 1
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management support for all aspects of project management within UTRGV’s capital and minor construction programs. Responsible for leading a team of project managers, foster cross-functional partnerships, and direct a diverse portfolio of facility, infrastructure, and site development initiatives across multiple campuses to advance the university’s mission and to support the university’s long-term capital planning goals.
Description of Duties
- Provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management for all aspects of project management functions, for capital and minor construction programs.
- Serves as the central authority for preconstruction strategy and project delivery performance of all UTRGV’s capital and minor construction programs, including complex academic, healthcare, and research projects across multiple campuses.
- Leads and manages preconstruction activities for capital and minor construction projects, including coordination of key pre-planning functions such as Capital Improvement Plan preparation, Board of Regents approval processes, and THECB reporting requirements.
- Directs and oversees a large team of project managers responsible for both major and minor projects, ensuring consistency in project execution, adherence to standards, and successful project completion and delivery outcomes.
- Responsible for guiding projects from initiation through completion, providing comprehensive direction to project managers, architectural and engineering (AE) teams, and construction teams.
- Oversees and coordinates project managers in directing design professionals and consultants, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule, and achieving intended facility function and operational outcomes.
- Guides and oversees project managers in applying project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, and mitigate risk, ensuring project delivery aligns with scope, budget, and schedule requirements and complies with all applicable regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Oversees and manages the project’s planning phases, including the preparation of facility programs to support preliminary budgeting and design.
- Leads and evaluates construction-phase activities, overseeing progress tracking and construction administrative processes. Guides projects from Notice to Proceed through substantial completion, including change order management and timely vendor payments.
- Ensures project delivery aligns with established scope, budget, and schedule requirements by applying project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance with Board of Regents Rules and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Implements and improves project management processes, workflows, and reporting practices to enhance project delivery efficiency, transparency, and accountability; leads process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Collaborates with the Planning and Construction Contracts and Financial Services team in the preparation, review, and execution of AE/CMR/DB/CSP requests for qualifications and proposals to ensure state procurement rules are adhered to and coordinates the final selections.
- Reviews Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, bid documents, and pay applications; facilitates required institutional and UT System approvals.
- Internally reviews and administers design and construction contracts, job orders, and technical service contracts with Planning and Construction Contracts and Finance Services team for conformance.
- Partners with and provides oversight of external architectural and engineering firms.
- Oversees internal (“in-house”) architectural design efforts and establishes institutional design standards and guidelines.
- Oversees, reviews, and coordinates drawings and specifications comments for institutional and capital projects during the design process to ensure design professionals have accurate documented design intent thus avoiding potential delays.
- Coordinates advanced planning efforts and contributes to the UT System funding appropriations planning process.
- Ensures alignment with Planning and Construction’s strategic, technical, and sustainability priorities and actively collaborates with internal divisions, external consultants, and institutional leaders.
- Leads, coordinates and conducts periodic meetings and project communications plans to apprise the project team, internal/external organizations, advisory committees, and senior facilities leadership on status of assigned projects focusing on the effective communication of the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.
- Collaborates with internal departments (i.e. Campus Facilities Operations, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management, IT/AV/Security Departments), to ensure campus standards and requirements are conveyed and incorporated in the design and construction documents.
- Stays current in code and regulation applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of building types to include healthcare, research labs, fine arts, and other campus project types; stays current with local building jurisdiction requirements.
- Participates in the hiring, mentoring, training, performance management, and workload allocation of subordinate project managers and provides guidance and leadership through effective communication, coordination, and conflict resolution.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Science from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas, or ability to obtain licensure in the State of Texas within two (2) years of hire.
- Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other similar demonstration of formal project management training.
- As a condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience
Six (6) years of progressively professional responsible experience managing capital projects, including both renovation and new construction for institutional, commercial, or large-scale facilities. Demonstrated expertise in all phases of project delivery, particularly planning and design (preconstruction), including management of architectural and engineering consultants. Experience in budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, process improvement, and team leadership is required. Proven leadership experience within a governmental, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
Preferred Experience
More than the required experience in demonstrated leadership and strategic oversight of a diverse portfolio of higher education planning and construction projects, including academic, research, health care, athletics, arts, and other complex facility types. Expertise to include setting project vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, and overseeing the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high standards for quality, budget, and schedule.
Equipment
Use of standard office/construction equipment. Use of REVIT, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam software. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, construction project management, scheduling software such as MS Project, and budgeting and reporting software tools.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to perform all required duties successfully. Office/industrial/construction environment conditions; some travel, evening, night and weekend work is required. Exposure to all weather conditions, especially to extreme temperatures. Possible exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes. Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards. May occasionally require working at heights, in confined spaces, around rotating machinery, energized systems, bio-hazards or chemicals. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Demonstrates strong leadership, management, and organizational skills. Strong background in facilities project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and construction methods preferably in higher education projects. Knowledge of project management principles and practices related to the planning, design, and construction of capital projects, including both renovation and new construction in institutional or commercial environments. Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles, construction management practices, and industry design standards. Knowledge of laws and ordinances regulating construction and operations and understanding of bid and purchasing procedures. Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and compliance requirements governing capital construction projects. Skill in leading and developing teams, including mentoring, performance management, and workload coordination. Ability to analyze complex problems, develop effective solutions, and make sound decisions. Skill in building collaborative relationships and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Ability to read construction plans and specifications. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical information. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment. Ability to implement and improve processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and accountability. Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and technical standards.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 05/18/2026
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Edinburg, Texas
Department Planning and Construction
FTE 1
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management support for all aspects of project management within UTRGV’s capital and minor construction programs. Responsible for leading a team of project managers, foster cross-functional partnerships, and direct a diverse portfolio of facility, infrastructure, and site development initiatives across multiple campuses to advance the university’s mission and to support the university’s long-term capital planning goals.
Description of Duties
- Provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management for all aspects of project management functions, for capital and minor construction programs.
- Serves as the central authority for preconstruction strategy and project delivery performance of all UTRGV’s capital and minor construction programs, including complex academic, healthcare, and research projects across multiple campuses.
- Leads and manages preconstruction activities for capital and minor construction projects, including coordination of key pre-planning functions such as Capital Improvement Plan preparation, Board of Regents approval processes, and THECB reporting requirements.
- Directs and oversees a large team of project managers responsible for both major and minor projects, ensuring consistency in project execution, adherence to standards, and successful project completion and delivery outcomes.
- Responsible for guiding projects from initiation through completion, providing comprehensive direction to project managers, architectural and engineering (AE) teams, and construction teams.
- Oversees and coordinates project managers in directing design professionals and consultants, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule, and achieving intended facility function and operational outcomes.
- Guides and oversees project managers in applying project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, and mitigate risk, ensuring project delivery aligns with scope, budget, and schedule requirements and complies with all applicable regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Oversees and manages the project’s planning phases, including the preparation of facility programs to support preliminary budgeting and design.
- Leads and evaluates construction-phase activities, overseeing progress tracking and construction administrative processes. Guides projects from Notice to Proceed through substantial completion, including change order management and timely vendor payments.
- Ensures project delivery aligns with established scope, budget, and schedule requirements by applying project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance with Board of Regents Rules and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Implements and improves project management processes, workflows, and reporting practices to enhance project delivery efficiency, transparency, and accountability; leads process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Collaborates with the Planning and Construction Contracts and Financial Services team in the preparation, review, and execution of AE/CMR/DB/CSP requests for qualifications and proposals to ensure state procurement rules are adhered to and coordinates the final selections.
- Reviews Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, bid documents, and pay applications; facilitates required institutional and UT System approvals.
- Internally reviews and administers design and construction contracts, job orders, and technical service contracts with Planning and Construction Contracts and Finance Services team for conformance.
- Partners with and provides oversight of external architectural and engineering firms.
- Oversees internal (“in-house”) architectural design efforts and establishes institutional design standards and guidelines.
- Oversees, reviews, and coordinates drawings and specifications comments for institutional and capital projects during the design process to ensure design professionals have accurate documented design intent thus avoiding potential delays.
- Coordinates advanced planning efforts and contributes to the UT System funding appropriations planning process.
- Ensures alignment with Planning and Construction’s strategic, technical, and sustainability priorities and actively collaborates with internal divisions, external consultants, and institutional leaders.
- Leads, coordinates and conducts periodic meetings and project communications plans to apprise the project team, internal/external organizations, advisory committees, and senior facilities leadership on status of assigned projects focusing on the effective communication of the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.
- Collaborates with internal departments (i.e. Campus Facilities Operations, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management, IT/AV/Security Departments), to ensure campus standards and requirements are conveyed and incorporated in the design and construction documents.
- Stays current in code and regulation applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of building types to include healthcare, research labs, fine arts, and other campus project types; stays current with local building jurisdiction requirements.
- Participates in the hiring, mentoring, training, performance management, and workload allocation of subordinate project managers and provides guidance and leadership through effective communication, coordination, and conflict resolution.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Science from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas, or ability to obtain licensure in the State of Texas within two (2) years of hire.
- Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other similar demonstration of formal project management training.
- As a condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience
Six (6) years of progressively professional responsible experience managing capital projects, including both renovation and new construction for institutional, commercial, or large-scale facilities. Demonstrated expertise in all phases of project delivery, particularly planning and design (preconstruction), including management of architectural and engineering consultants. Experience in budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, process improvement, and team leadership is required. Proven leadership experience within a governmental, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
Preferred Experience
More than the required experience in demonstrated leadership and strategic oversight of a diverse portfolio of higher education planning and construction projects, including academic, research, health care, athletics, arts, and other complex facility types. Expertise to include setting project vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, and overseeing the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high standards for quality, budget, and schedule.
Equipment
Use of standard office/construction equipment. Use of REVIT, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam software. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, construction project management, scheduling software such as MS Project, and budgeting and reporting software tools.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to perform all required duties successfully. Office/industrial/construction environment conditions; some travel, evening, night and weekend work is required. Exposure to all weather conditions, especially to extreme temperatures. Possible exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes. Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards. May occasionally require working at heights, in confined spaces, around rotating machinery, energized systems, bio-hazards or chemicals. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Demonstrates strong leadership, management, and organizational skills. Strong background in facilities project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and construction methods preferably in higher education projects. Knowledge of project management principles and practices related to the planning, design, and construction of capital projects, including both renovation and new construction in institutional or commercial environments. Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles, construction management practices, and industry design standards. Knowledge of laws and ordinances regulating construction and operations and understanding of bid and purchasing procedures. Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and compliance requirements governing capital construction projects. Skill in leading and developing teams, including mentoring, performance management, and workload coordination. Ability to analyze complex problems, develop effective solutions, and make sound decisions. Skill in building collaborative relationships and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Ability to read construction plans and specifications. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical information. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment. Ability to implement and improve processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and accountability. Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and technical standards.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 05/18/2026
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of project management jobs across Texas.
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field required
- Ten or more years of progressive project management experience in relevant industry
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams of twenty or more people
- Proficiency with enterprise project management platforms such as Primavera or Microsoft Project
- Experience managing project portfolios with budgets exceeding ten million dollars
Director Of Project Management Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of project management in Texas?
The most direct path is earning a Project Management Professional credential, which Texas employers treat as the de facto standard for senior PM leadership roles. Texas does not issue a state-specific PM license, but industries like construction and engineering often require additional credentials such as a Professional Engineer registration through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree plus substantial team leadership experience before considering candidates for director-level roles.
How much do director of project managements make in Texas?
Director of project managements in Texas earn a median of about $98,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,460 for the lowest 10% to over $162,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire director of project managements in Texas?
Employers hiring director of project managements in Texas right now include Jobot, Omni Hotels, and The University Of Texas At Austin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, defense contractors, and large technology firms means director-level PM demand stays relatively consistent throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most director of project management jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin hold the most director of project management openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical industry drives the largest share of demand, Dallas attracts technology, financial services, and corporate headquarters roles, and Austin's rapid growth in tech and semiconductor manufacturing has created a growing need for experienced program leaders.
Are there remote director of project management jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many leadership roles, since director of project management work is largely strategic, analytical, and meeting-driven rather than tied to a single physical site. About 14% of director of project management openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. Program oversight, vendor management, and portfolio reporting are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while roles involving active construction sites or manufacturing floors tend to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a director of project management in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is moving into a project coordinator or program analyst role at a large Texas employer and building toward leadership over several years. Companies like Fluor, USAA, and major Texas health systems such as Texas Children's Hospital and UT Southwestern regularly hire junior PM staff and promote from within. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying and volunteering to lead internal initiatives signals readiness for greater responsibility even without a formal director title on your resume.
Where can I find and apply to director of project management jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to director of project management jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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