Project Director Jobs in Texas
Project Director jobs in Texas are in high demand, with active hiring concentrated in construction, energy, technology, and healthcare sectors at levels from mid-career manager through executive program lead. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the primary hiring centers, home to major employers such as Fluor, Dell Technologies, and Baylor Scott & White Health, all of which maintain large project management functions in the state. The most sought-after specialties include capital project delivery, enterprise IT transformation, and large-scale infrastructure development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects to support the Clinical Capital Portfolio Management team. The Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects will represent the Clinical Infrastructure team on construction/renovation projects. Serve as lead in the execution of strategies that enable the institution to effectively use its physical space and prepare for future infrastructure needs. This role also leads clinical operations and infrastructure efforts including divisional and institutional planning initiatives. Develop and monitor project efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects plays a critical role in advancing UT MD Anderson's mission by aligning capital projects with clinical strategy, operational excellence, and long-term infrastructure planning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management:
- Attend project meetings and provide input and direction at all phases of projects.
- Track status of multiple projects within the clinical enterprise.
- Coordinate and conduct meetings to apprise clinical leaders on status of projects focusing on the overall project schedule, programming, and resolution of pending issues.
- Conduct meetings in a timely manner to resolve project related issues with appropriate stakeholders.
- Manage project meeting communications in an organized and concise manner while tracking action items and deliverables.
Communications:
- Develop and adjust project communications plans to ensure that appropriate project information is effectively communicated to appropriate audiences within the institution at appropriate times.
- Develop and make presentations as needed to effectively communicate appropriate project information to various stakeholders.
- Compile both visual and written communications to inform institutional leaders of project status, both details and in a dashboard format.
Collaboration:
- Coordinate and conduct periodic meetings to apprise Project Core Team, Senior Leadership or Facilities Steering Committee as to status of assigned projects focusing on the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project management professionals on design requirements, value engineering options along with approval for deviations to UT MD Anderson owner's design guidelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop building operations planning to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree related field.
Work Experience
- Required: Seven years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include five years project/program management, or five years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include three years project/program management, with preferred degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates should bring extensive experience in healthcare planning, design, or construction management, along with strong project or program management expertise, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: Minimum $123,000 - Midpoint $154,000 - Maximum $185,000, annually.
The typical work schedule is Days.
BENEFITS
This role offers the opportunity to drive transformative clinical infrastructure projects that directly impact patient care and operational excellence. As part of UT MD Anderson, you will collaborate with industry-leading professionals, influence high-visibility initiatives, and grow your expertise in complex healthcare environments while maintaining a balanced and supportive work setting.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181386
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 154,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 185,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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INTRODUCTION
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects to support the Clinical Capital Portfolio Management team. The Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects will represent the Clinical Infrastructure team on construction/renovation projects. Serve as lead in the execution of strategies that enable the institution to effectively use its physical space and prepare for future infrastructure needs. This role also leads clinical operations and infrastructure efforts including divisional and institutional planning initiatives. Develop and monitor project efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects plays a critical role in advancing UT MD Anderson's mission by aligning capital projects with clinical strategy, operational excellence, and long-term infrastructure planning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management:
- Attend project meetings and provide input and direction at all phases of projects.
- Track status of multiple projects within the clinical enterprise.
- Coordinate and conduct meetings to apprise clinical leaders on status of projects focusing on the overall project schedule, programming, and resolution of pending issues.
- Conduct meetings in a timely manner to resolve project related issues with appropriate stakeholders.
- Manage project meeting communications in an organized and concise manner while tracking action items and deliverables.
Communications:
- Develop and adjust project communications plans to ensure that appropriate project information is effectively communicated to appropriate audiences within the institution at appropriate times.
- Develop and make presentations as needed to effectively communicate appropriate project information to various stakeholders.
- Compile both visual and written communications to inform institutional leaders of project status, both details and in a dashboard format.
Collaboration:
- Coordinate and conduct periodic meetings to apprise Project Core Team, Senior Leadership or Facilities Steering Committee as to status of assigned projects focusing on the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project management professionals on design requirements, value engineering options along with approval for deviations to UT MD Anderson owner's design guidelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop building operations planning to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree related field.
Work Experience
- Required: Seven years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include five years project/program management, or five years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include three years project/program management, with preferred degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates should bring extensive experience in healthcare planning, design, or construction management, along with strong project or program management expertise, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: Minimum $123,000 - Midpoint $154,000 - Maximum $185,000, annually.
The typical work schedule is Days.
BENEFITS
This role offers the opportunity to drive transformative clinical infrastructure projects that directly impact patient care and operational excellence. As part of UT MD Anderson, you will collaborate with industry-leading professionals, influence high-visibility initiatives, and grow your expertise in complex healthcare environments while maintaining a balanced and supportive work setting.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181386
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 154,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 185,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Project Director Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal51
- Houston Methodist15
- Vizient10
- CVS Health8
- Eli Lilly8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services161
- Education104
- Technology & Software97
- Healthcare & Medical Services61
- Construction & Real Estate45
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs across Texas.
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute recognized by Texas employers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams on multimillion-dollar projects
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across executive, client, and contractor groups
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risk registers, and contract compliance
Project Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project director in Texas?
Most project directors in Texas reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field with a Project Management Professional certification through the Project Management Institute. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to the project director title, but PE licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is common in engineering and infrastructure roles. Candidates typically advance from project manager positions before stepping into director-level responsibility.
How much do project directors make in Texas?
Project directors 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 project directors in Texas?
Employers hiring project directors in Texas right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Houston Methodist, and Vizient, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's scale across energy, healthcare, and technology means project director openings appear regularly at both large corporations and regional firms throughout the state.
Which Texas cities have the most project director jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most project director openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of energy and engineering firms drives consistent demand, Dallas draws technology and corporate headquarters that run enterprise-scale programs, and Austin's fast-growing tech and construction sectors create steady openings for experienced project leaders.
Are there remote project director jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since project directors often need to be on-site to manage contractors, inspect progress, and meet with stakeholders. About 22% of project director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the remote share concentrated in IT program management and enterprise transformation roles rather than construction or infrastructure.
How can I get hired as a project director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to start as a project coordinator or project manager at a Texas-based firm in construction, energy, or healthcare IT, then build toward the director level. Large Texas employers such as Fluor, the University of Texas System, and major hospital networks run structured project management development programs and frequently promote from within. Earning a CAPM or PMP certification early signals commitment and gives candidates an edge when competing for roles that require minimal direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to project director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas locations. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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