Project Lead Jobs in Texas
Project Lead jobs in Texas concentrate in construction, technology, energy, and defense contracting, with demand running from entry-level coordinators to senior program managers overseeing multimillion-dollar initiatives. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the busiest markets, anchored by large employers like Jacobs Engineering, AT&T, and ExxonMobil that maintain ongoing project pipelines across the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are infrastructure delivery, software implementation, and capital project management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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PureGrid Electrical is looking for a Project Manager who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven by flawless execution. You are a proactive communicator who thrives on coordinating the moving pieces of complex electrical projects, keeping a watchful eye on schedules, material tracking, and daily field coordination.
You excel at translating project designs into actionable plans for the field and managing relationships with clients, engineers, and subcontractors. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who values safety, accuracy, and schedule above all else, and you enjoy a fast-paced environment where you can take ownership of mid-sized industrial electrical scopes, you'll fit right in.
- Project Execution: Manage the day-to-day operations of mid-sized industrial electrical projects, ensuring tasks are completed safely, accurately, and strictly on schedule.
- Field Coordination: Serve as a consistent point of contact for the Field Operations Manager and site superintendents, ensuring they have the clear plans, drawings, and labor support required to execute the work.
- Procurement & Materials Management: Track and expedite long-lead electrical equipment (such as switchgear and transformers), coordinate nationwide material delivery, and review supplier quality to prevent site delays.
- Financial Administration: Monitor project budgets, process billings, draft purchase orders, manage subcontracts, and track potential scope changes or change order requests.
- Collaborative Communication: Facilitate regular project alignment meetings with general contractors, owners, and engineering teams, ensuring all stakeholders are updated on progress and milestones.
- Documentation & Tech Control: Maintain organized project records within our construction management software, managing RFIs, submittals, and drawing updates from preconstruction through closeout.
- Experience: 3–7 years of Project Management or Assistant Project Manager experience within the electrical subcontracting space. Exposure to industrial electrical or commercial design-build projects is highly valued.
- Technical Knowledge: solid foundational understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work, power distribution equipment, and construction blueprints.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related business field is preferred, or equivalent hands-on trade experience.
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency with modern construction management tools; day-to-day experience using Procore and Bluebeam is required.
- Skills & Approach: Highly organized with a structured work style, clear communication skills, and a practical, hands-on approach to keeping projects moving efficiently.
- Travel & Location: Ability to travel as needed to support nationwide job sites during key project phases.
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
- Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
- 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave
Our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
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We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
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Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Lead Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Rosendin Electric15

- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited14

- Enterprise Electrical8

- WSP6

- HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions6

Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, or a related field required
- PMP or CAPM certification from PMI strongly preferred by Texas employers
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on schedule
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or Smartsheet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and executive reporting
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies depending on industry vertical
Project Lead Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project lead in Texas?
Most project leads in Texas start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, or a related discipline, then earn the Project Management Professional credential through the Project Management Institute. Texas does not issue a state license specific to project leads, so the PMP is the closest industry-standard credential employers require. Gaining experience in a coordinator or analyst role at a Texas firm before stepping into a lead position is the most common path.
Which companies hire project leads in Texas?
Texas project lead roles are posted by Rosendin Electric, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Enterprise Electrical and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, defense, and technology employers means project lead openings appear consistently across industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most project lead jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most project lead openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense energy and engineering sector, Dallas draws roles from corporate headquarters and technology firms, and Austin's rapid growth in software and infrastructure has made it one of the most active hiring markets in the state for project management talent.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 45% of project lead openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the coordination work happens in meetings, documents, and dashboards rather than on a physical site. Software implementation and IT project lead roles tend to be the most consistently remote, while construction and facilities project leads are typically required on site.
How can I get hired as a project lead in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project administrator role at a Texas-based firm, then building toward a lead title from the inside. Large Texas employers in construction and engineering, such as those headquartered in Houston, often hire coordinators with no direct project lead experience and develop them on active job sites. Earning the CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute before applying gives candidates a measurable edge, and lateral moves from roles like operations analyst, program analyst, or business analyst are common stepping stones that Texas hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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