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Program Director jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with consistent openings across healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and technology companies at every level from early-career coordinators stepping into their first director role through senior directors overseeing multi-site operations. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the primary hiring centers, anchored by employers like Texas Health Resources, the University of Texas System, and Lockheed Martin. The most sought-after specialties in Texas include healthcare program management, government and defense contract programs, and community services administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Terracon is seeking a Water/Wastewater Program Manager to lead growth, geotechnical project execution, and client experience for the Water/Wastewater market within the Transportation & Infrastructure sector across the Northeast Texas Region including treatment plants, lift stations, conveyance and collection systems, reservoirs and dams, water storage tanks, intake structures, pipeline corridors, pump stations, and related horizontal infrastructure.
The role combines growth leadership with hands-on program management. The leader will work with regional leadership, office leaders, service line leaders, project managers, client development professionals, and marketing teams to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships, win and deliver priority pursuits, and elevate the client experience on every project.
This position is intended for a program-minded leader who understands the Water/Wastewater market, can run geotechnical programs from pursuit through delivery, and can translate client priorities into sustainable growth.
Grow Terracon Water/Wastewater presence in Northeast Texas while leading geotechnical project execution and client experience across the program.
Blend business development, capture leadership, project management oversight, and program-level client account stewardship.
Identify market opportunities, support priority clients, shape pursuit strategy, and expand relationships with municipalities, utility districts, authorities, and engineering teaming partners.
Align regional capabilities with client needs and help local offices connect technical strengths to regional and divisional growth priorities.
Support a One Terracon approach by helping offices work together across service lines, geographies, and client accounts.
Growth and Market Development
Develop and execute the Northeast Texas Water/Wastewater growth strategy in coordination with regional, divisional, and sector leadership.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities across municipal, utility district, authority, private-sector, and teaming-partner channels.
Build relationships with cities, water/wastewater utilities, river authorities, water supply corporations, special districts, engineering firms, contractors, and design-build partners.
Lead or support client meetings, relationship planning, conference engagement, and follow-up actions.
Shape pursuit strategy for priority opportunities, including go/no-go decisions, teaming, capture plans, win themes, positioning, and proposal strategy.
Geotechnical Project Execution
Serve as Program Manager for strategic Water/Wastewater geotechnical pursuits and projects, including scope development, fee strategy, staffing, and delivery oversight.
Coordinate with geotechnical project managers, technical leaders, materials, environmental, and facilities service lines to assemble the right team.
Provide program-level quality oversight on geotechnical investigations, foundation recommendations, settlement and seepage analyses, dewatering, pipeline corridor evaluations, and related deliverables.
Engage as APR where appropriate or coordinate APR assignment with technical leadership.
Support project managers through pursuit-to-delivery handoff, kickoff alignment, scope changes, and risk management.
Client Experience
Lead program-level client account stewardship for priority Water/Wastewater clients in Northeast Texas.
Establish consistent communication rhythms, project status reporting, lessons-learned reviews, and after-action client debriefs.
Resolve client escalations quickly, transparently, and with a no-surprises approach.
Use client feedback, win/loss debriefs, and account reviews to refine pursuit strategy and delivery practices.
Champion repeat-and-refer client behavior as a leading indicator of program health.
Regional and Divisional Coordination
Coordinate with regional leadership, office leaders, service line leaders, and project managers to align Terracon capabilities with market opportunities.
Connect Northeast Texas activity with Central Texas, Southeast Texas, South Texas, and West Texas efforts to support a unified Texas Division approach.
Bring national Transportation & Infrastructure and Water/Wastewater best practices into the region where practical.
Help identify where Terracon can expand or strengthen GEO, MAT, ENV, and FAC support.
Market Intelligence and Visibility
Monitor funding programs, agency priorities, procurement activity, and shifts in client needs to anticipate future opportunities.
Track sources including TWDB programs, EPA WIFIA, regional water plans, master plans, capital improvement programs, and bond programs.
Track competitor activity including staffing changes, service expansion, teaming patterns, client focus, and market positioning.
Promote Terracon visibility through industry organizations like: WEAT, UCTA, AWWA Texas Section, TWCA, TWUA, ASCE, TSPE, ACEC Texas, APWA, DBIA, and TXWARN.
Requirements
Bachelor degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, geology, construction management, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of related experience in Water/Wastewater, infrastructure, geotechnical engineering consulting, construction, client development, project management, or program management.
Demonstrated understanding of Water/Wastewater markets, clients, funding sources, procurement methods, pursuits, and delivery models.
Demonstrated geotechnical project execution experience on Water/Wastewater infrastructure including treatment plants, lift stations, pipelines, reservoirs, tanks, or related facilities.
Experience building client relationships and supporting growth in consulting, engineering, professional services, or construction.
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel within the region and across the Texas Division as needed.
Valid driver license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer in Texas, Professional Geologist, Project Management Professional, or other relevant registration or certification.
Masters Degree and at least 30 years of experience
Experience with Texas municipal water/wastewater clients such as Dallas Water Utilities, Fort Worth Water, North Texas Municipal Water District, Trinity River Authority, Tarrant Regional Water District, Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and cities such as Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Arlington, Mansfield, Tyler, and Longview.
Experience with TWDB, TCEQ, EPA, and Texas Water Code procurement or regulatory frameworks.
Established relationships within the Northeast Texas Water/Wastewater market.
Experience with alternative delivery, including CMAR, design-build, progressive design-build, on-call contracts, master service agreements, and large capital programs.
Experience developing capture plans, client account plans, go/no-go recommendations, pursuit strategies, or regional growth plans.
Active involvement in WEAT, AWWA Texas Section, UCTA, TWCA, TWUA, ASCE, TSPE, ACEC Texas, APWA, DBIA, or similar organizations.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Terracon is seeking a Water/Wastewater Program Manager to lead growth, geotechnical project execution, and client experience for the Water/Wastewater market within the Transportation & Infrastructure sector across the Northeast Texas Region including treatment plants, lift stations, conveyance and collection systems, reservoirs and dams, water storage tanks, intake structures, pipeline corridors, pump stations, and related horizontal infrastructure.
The role combines growth leadership with hands-on program management. The leader will work with regional leadership, office leaders, service line leaders, project managers, client development professionals, and marketing teams to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships, win and deliver priority pursuits, and elevate the client experience on every project.
This position is intended for a program-minded leader who understands the Water/Wastewater market, can run geotechnical programs from pursuit through delivery, and can translate client priorities into sustainable growth.
Grow Terracon Water/Wastewater presence in Northeast Texas while leading geotechnical project execution and client experience across the program.
Blend business development, capture leadership, project management oversight, and program-level client account stewardship.
Identify market opportunities, support priority clients, shape pursuit strategy, and expand relationships with municipalities, utility districts, authorities, and engineering teaming partners.
Align regional capabilities with client needs and help local offices connect technical strengths to regional and divisional growth priorities.
Support a One Terracon approach by helping offices work together across service lines, geographies, and client accounts.
Growth and Market Development
Develop and execute the Northeast Texas Water/Wastewater growth strategy in coordination with regional, divisional, and sector leadership.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities across municipal, utility district, authority, private-sector, and teaming-partner channels.
Build relationships with cities, water/wastewater utilities, river authorities, water supply corporations, special districts, engineering firms, contractors, and design-build partners.
Lead or support client meetings, relationship planning, conference engagement, and follow-up actions.
Shape pursuit strategy for priority opportunities, including go/no-go decisions, teaming, capture plans, win themes, positioning, and proposal strategy.
Geotechnical Project Execution
Serve as Program Manager for strategic Water/Wastewater geotechnical pursuits and projects, including scope development, fee strategy, staffing, and delivery oversight.
Coordinate with geotechnical project managers, technical leaders, materials, environmental, and facilities service lines to assemble the right team.
Provide program-level quality oversight on geotechnical investigations, foundation recommendations, settlement and seepage analyses, dewatering, pipeline corridor evaluations, and related deliverables.
Engage as APR where appropriate or coordinate APR assignment with technical leadership.
Support project managers through pursuit-to-delivery handoff, kickoff alignment, scope changes, and risk management.
Client Experience
Lead program-level client account stewardship for priority Water/Wastewater clients in Northeast Texas.
Establish consistent communication rhythms, project status reporting, lessons-learned reviews, and after-action client debriefs.
Resolve client escalations quickly, transparently, and with a no-surprises approach.
Use client feedback, win/loss debriefs, and account reviews to refine pursuit strategy and delivery practices.
Champion repeat-and-refer client behavior as a leading indicator of program health.
Regional and Divisional Coordination
Coordinate with regional leadership, office leaders, service line leaders, and project managers to align Terracon capabilities with market opportunities.
Connect Northeast Texas activity with Central Texas, Southeast Texas, South Texas, and West Texas efforts to support a unified Texas Division approach.
Bring national Transportation & Infrastructure and Water/Wastewater best practices into the region where practical.
Help identify where Terracon can expand or strengthen GEO, MAT, ENV, and FAC support.
Market Intelligence and Visibility
Monitor funding programs, agency priorities, procurement activity, and shifts in client needs to anticipate future opportunities.
Track sources including TWDB programs, EPA WIFIA, regional water plans, master plans, capital improvement programs, and bond programs.
Track competitor activity including staffing changes, service expansion, teaming patterns, client focus, and market positioning.
Promote Terracon visibility through industry organizations like: WEAT, UCTA, AWWA Texas Section, TWCA, TWUA, ASCE, TSPE, ACEC Texas, APWA, DBIA, and TXWARN.
Requirements
Bachelor degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, geology, construction management, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of related experience in Water/Wastewater, infrastructure, geotechnical engineering consulting, construction, client development, project management, or program management.
Demonstrated understanding of Water/Wastewater markets, clients, funding sources, procurement methods, pursuits, and delivery models.
Demonstrated geotechnical project execution experience on Water/Wastewater infrastructure including treatment plants, lift stations, pipelines, reservoirs, tanks, or related facilities.
Experience building client relationships and supporting growth in consulting, engineering, professional services, or construction.
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel within the region and across the Texas Division as needed.
Valid driver license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer in Texas, Professional Geologist, Project Management Professional, or other relevant registration or certification.
Masters Degree and at least 30 years of experience
Experience with Texas municipal water/wastewater clients such as Dallas Water Utilities, Fort Worth Water, North Texas Municipal Water District, Trinity River Authority, Tarrant Regional Water District, Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and cities such as Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Arlington, Mansfield, Tyler, and Longview.
Experience with TWDB, TCEQ, EPA, and Texas Water Code procurement or regulatory frameworks.
Established relationships within the Northeast Texas Water/Wastewater market.
Experience with alternative delivery, including CMAR, design-build, progressive design-build, on-call contracts, master service agreements, and large capital programs.
Experience developing capture plans, client account plans, go/no-go recommendations, pursuit strategies, or regional growth plans.
Active involvement in WEAT, AWWA Texas Section, UCTA, TWCA, TWUA, ASCE, TSPE, ACEC Texas, APWA, DBIA, or similar organizations.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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- Education
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program director jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, public administration, or healthcare management
- Minimum five years of progressive program management or leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, staffing, and cross-functional teams
- Experience with grant management, contract compliance, or government reporting in Texas
- Proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems used in large organizations
- Strong communication skills and experience presenting to executive leadership or community stakeholders
Program Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program director in Texas?
Most program director roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in a related field, with a master's degree preferred for roles in healthcare, public administration, or education. Texas does not issue a single state license for program directors, but healthcare-focused roles often require credentials aligned with the specific field, such as a licensed clinical background issued through the Texas State Board of Examiners. Building several years of management experience in a relevant Texas industry and earning a project management certification strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire program directors in Texas?
Employers hiring program directors in Texas right now include IDEA Public Schools, Ancora Education, and University of Houston, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of large healthcare networks, defense contractors, and state government agencies means demand is distributed broadly rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most program director jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most program director openings in Texas, reflecting the concentration of major hospital systems, university research institutions, and large corporate headquarters that drive consistent hiring. Smaller metros like San Antonio and Fort Worth also see steady demand, largely tied to military and government agency contracting in those areas.
Are there remote program director jobs in Texas?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the sector. About 52% of program director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growth in technology, consulting, and nonprofit program roles that lend themselves to distributed work. Roles tied to healthcare operations, government services, or on-site facilities management remain predominantly in-person.
How can I get hired as a program director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a program coordinator or project manager role at a large Texas employer and building upward from there. Texas Health Resources, the University of Texas System, and major state agencies regularly post coordinator-level openings that serve as direct pipelines to program director positions. Earning a Project Management Professional credential or a Texas-recognized nonprofit management certificate strengthens your profile. Lateral moves from operations, case management, or grants administration roles are also common pathways into program director titles across Texas.
Where can I find and apply to program director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to program director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across healthcare, government, technology, and nonprofit sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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