Project Administrator Jobs in Houston, TX
Project Administrator jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Downtown, and the Greenway Plaza district across energy, construction, healthcare, and engineering sectors. Employers hiring right now include HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions, WSP, and Alfa Laval. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
Supports construction Project Management staff with administrative duties and promotes a team environment on large project sites.
Position Details
- On-board new employees, manage New Contractor Orientation badging process for all employees. Organize, distribute, collect and maintain timecards for all site personnel and maintain manpower lists.
- Assist Project Managers and Foremen in tracking and creates field daily reports.
- Updates, takes and tracks meeting minutes; updates project logs; creates and files electronic and hard copy files for each construction project; sets up key party contact directories.
- Sets up key party contact directors; reviews and distributes documents/correspondence to field personnel and other key parties; copies and distributes specifications and drawings to field personnel and other key parties.
- Manages calendars and schedules; arranges for meetings, conferences and programs on and off-site.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree or equivalent experience
- Solid organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good priority skills
- Solid Microsoft Suite skills, including Word and Excel skills
- Good customer service skills
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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Who's Hiring
- HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions10

- WSP3

- Alfa Laval3

- Kinder Morgan3

- Epcon Partners3E
Project Administrator Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project administrator job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's energy, engineering, construction, and healthcare sectors, which generate the highest volume of project administrator openings locally. The Energy Corridor and Downtown are the densest hiring zones. Candidates who stand out typically hold a PMP credential or CAPM certification, have experience with project management software like Primavera or Procore, and can show familiarity with large-scale capital or infrastructure projects common in Houston's market.
Which companies hire project administrators in Houston?
Houston project administrator roles are posted by HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions, WSP, and Alfa Laval and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's employer mix skews heavily toward energy majors, EPC firms, hospital systems, and engineering consultancies, reflecting the city's industrial and medical complex footprint.
Are there remote project administrator jobs in Houston?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: desk-based and documentation-heavy positions are more remote-friendly, while construction site and field-coordination roles almost always require on-site presence. About 0% of project administrator openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in corporate energy and healthcare administration roles.
How can I get a project administrator job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is targeting coordinator or project support roles at mid-size engineering firms, hospital systems like HCA Houston Healthcare or Houston Methodist, or upstream energy companies that run high volumes of smaller projects. Houston's construction and infrastructure sector also hires project assistants with no direct PM experience. Earning a CAPM certification, building proficiency in Procore or Microsoft Project, and connecting with local PMI Houston chapter events significantly improves your odds at the entry level.
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