Experienced Project Manager Jobs in Texas
Experienced project manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in construction, energy, technology, and healthcare across seniority levels from senior associate through program director. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring activity, anchored by major employers such as Bechtel, Texas Instruments, and Ascension Health, which maintain large project delivery operations throughout the state. The highest-demand specialties in Texas include infrastructure and capital projects, IT transformation, and healthcare operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Project Manager
HPF Consultants, Inc. – Houston, TX
Full Time | In Person
Position Summary
The Project Manager is fully accountable for the successful execution of assigned projects from award through final delivery. This role owns scope, schedule, budget, margin performance, and client communication while leading a multidisciplinary engineering and design team.
The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in alignment with HPF execution standards. This position requires strong commercial awareness, disciplined scope control, and proactive risk management.
This is not a coordination role. This is a project ownership role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Manage engineering consulting projects from contract award through final delivery
- Establish and maintain the project baseline, including scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing
- Lead and hold multidisciplinary engineering and design teams accountable for deliverables, schedule, and quality
- Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule
- Step in and support the team as needed to meet project commitments
Project Budget & Schedule Management
- Own project financial performance including budget, forecast, and margin
- Track labor hours, costs, and budget utilization against plan
- Maintain projected final cost and margin throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks or delays
- Coordinate with Project Controls for schedule and cost tracking
- Implement corrective actions when projects deviate from plan
- Protect project margin through disciplined execution and decision making
Scope & Change Management
- Maintain control of project scope against the established baseline
- Identify scope changes and lead development of change orders
- Ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, approved, and properly billed before execution
- Protect project margin through disciplined change management
Risk & Escalation
- Proactively identify risks to scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Escalate material issues to leadership when projects deviate from plan
- Develop and implement mitigation and recovery plans
Client Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
- Lead project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and progress reviews
- Communicate project updates, risks, and scope changes clearly and professionally
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while protecting HPF’s commercial interests
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams including engineers, designers, and technical staff
- Drive accountability and execution discipline across internal teams
- Coordinate engineering deliverables and technical reviews
- Maintain clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders
Project Closeout
- Ensure final deliverables meet contract requirements and client expectations
- Coordinate final billing and financial reconciliation to prevent AR delays
- Document lessons learned and project outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience managing engineering, Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, or consulting projects
- Demonstrated experience owning project scope, schedule, and budgets
- Proven ability to manage project financial performance and protect margin
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in engineering consulting or EPC project environments
- Familiarity with engineering design workflows and deliverable schedules
- Experience managing client-facing technical projects
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to work at a computer workstation for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Benefits include:
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Project Manager
HPF Consultants, Inc. – Houston, TX
Full Time | In Person
Position Summary
The Project Manager is fully accountable for the successful execution of assigned projects from award through final delivery. This role owns scope, schedule, budget, margin performance, and client communication while leading a multidisciplinary engineering and design team.
The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in alignment with HPF execution standards. This position requires strong commercial awareness, disciplined scope control, and proactive risk management.
This is not a coordination role. This is a project ownership role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Manage engineering consulting projects from contract award through final delivery
- Establish and maintain the project baseline, including scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing
- Lead and hold multidisciplinary engineering and design teams accountable for deliverables, schedule, and quality
- Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule
- Step in and support the team as needed to meet project commitments
Project Budget & Schedule Management
- Own project financial performance including budget, forecast, and margin
- Track labor hours, costs, and budget utilization against plan
- Maintain projected final cost and margin throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks or delays
- Coordinate with Project Controls for schedule and cost tracking
- Implement corrective actions when projects deviate from plan
- Protect project margin through disciplined execution and decision making
Scope & Change Management
- Maintain control of project scope against the established baseline
- Identify scope changes and lead development of change orders
- Ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, approved, and properly billed before execution
- Protect project margin through disciplined change management
Risk & Escalation
- Proactively identify risks to scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Escalate material issues to leadership when projects deviate from plan
- Develop and implement mitigation and recovery plans
Client Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
- Lead project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and progress reviews
- Communicate project updates, risks, and scope changes clearly and professionally
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while protecting HPF’s commercial interests
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams including engineers, designers, and technical staff
- Drive accountability and execution discipline across internal teams
- Coordinate engineering deliverables and technical reviews
- Maintain clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders
Project Closeout
- Ensure final deliverables meet contract requirements and client expectations
- Coordinate final billing and financial reconciliation to prevent AR delays
- Document lessons learned and project outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience managing engineering, Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, or consulting projects
- Demonstrated experience owning project scope, schedule, and budgets
- Proven ability to manage project financial performance and protect margin
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in engineering consulting or EPC project environments
- Familiarity with engineering design workflows and deliverable schedules
- Experience managing client-facing technical projects
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to work at a computer workstation for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Benefits include:
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in experienced project manager jobs across Texas.
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred by Texas employers
- Seven or more years of project management experience in a relevant Texas industry sector
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and multimillion-dollar project budgets
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or Smartsheet
- Strong knowledge of risk management, scope control, and schedule development methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, or a related discipline
Experienced Project Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a experienced project manager in Texas?
Most experienced project manager roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in a field such as engineering, construction management, business, or information technology, combined with several years of hands-on project leadership experience. The Project Management Professional credential issued by the Project Management Institute is the most widely recognized qualifier in Texas hiring and significantly strengthens a candidacy. Texas does not have a state-issued project manager license, but construction-focused roles may also expect a licensed Professional Engineer or a Texas contractor credential depending on the sector.
How much do experienced project managers make in Texas?
Experienced project managers 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 experienced project managers in Texas?
Employers hiring experienced project managers in Texas right now include Gainwell Technologies, American Paving, and Samsung Electronics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, defense, and healthcare operations means large infrastructure contractors, hospital systems, and technology firms consistently maintain open project management requisitions throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most experienced project manager jobs?
Texas, Houston, and Austin account for the largest share of experienced project manager openings in Texas. Houston's oil, gas, and industrial construction sectors drive the highest overall volume, Dallas supports a dense corporate and technology project management market, and Austin's growth in semiconductor manufacturing and software has added substantial demand, with the broader metro including Round Rock and Cedar Park hosting major employer campuses that generate consistent openings.
Are there remote experienced project manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many fields. About 25% of experienced project manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the strong desk-based and analytical nature of the role. Software implementation, IT transformation, and program management roles tend to be the most remote-eligible, while capital construction and facilities project management positions nearly always require an on-site or field presence in Texas.
How can I get hired as a experienced project manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role, which Texas employers in healthcare systems, construction firms, and technology companies regularly fill with candidates who have strong organizational skills and a relevant degree. Large Texas institutions such as the University of Texas system, major hospital networks, and engineering contractors hire entry-level project support staff and often develop them into project managers internally. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying demonstrates commitment and gives your application an edge over unqualified candidates at that level.
Where can I find and apply to experienced project manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to experienced project manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience level and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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