Project Management Specialist Jobs in Texas

Project Management Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across energy, defense, healthcare, and construction sectors and openings available from entry-level coordinators through senior program leads. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil, and Dell Technologies maintain deep project management teams. The most in-demand specialties are infrastructure project delivery, IT implementation, and capital projects management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles277+
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring52
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Baker Hughes
Project Management Senior Specialist
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Baker Hughes
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Project Management Senior Specialist
Baker Hughes
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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LTIMindtree
Specialist - Program & Project Management
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Added 2w ago
Specialist - Program & Project Management
LTIMindtree
Plano, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Program Management
$84k - $128k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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LTIMindtree
Specialist - Program & Project Management
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Specialist - Program & Project Management
LTIMindtree
Irving, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Program Management
$84k - $128k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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LTIMindtree
Senior Specialist - Program & Project Management
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Senior Specialist - Program & Project Management
LTIMindtree
Frisco, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Program Management
$94k - $142k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Energy Transfer
Control Room Management Specialist
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Energy Transfer
New 17h ago
Control Room Management Specialist
Energy Transfer
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Learning & Development
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Project Management Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
84 jobs
Austin
49 jobs
Dallas
25 jobs
Plano
14 jobs
Irving
10 jobs
Carrollton
8 jobs
Fort Worth
7 jobs
San Antonio
6 jobs
College Station
5 jobs

Project Management Specialist Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Texas Health and Human Services Commission
    Texas Health and Human Services Commission14
  • Houston Methodist
    Houston Methodist8
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M University6
  • PENNYMAC
    PENNYMAC5
  • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services40
  • Energy31
  • Technology & Software27
  • Healthcare & Medical Services26
  • Education21

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project management specialist jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field required
  • PMP certification through PMI or CAPM strongly preferred by Texas employers
  • Three or more years of experience managing project timelines and budgets
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Strong written communication skills for status reporting and executive presentations

Project Management Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project management specialist in Texas?

Most project management specialist roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, combined with demonstrated project coordination experience. Texas does not issue a state license for this role, but employers consistently prioritize the Project Management Professional certification from PMI or the entry-level CAPM credential. Building experience through coordinator or analyst roles in energy, healthcare, or construction, which are the dominant Texas sectors, strengthens a candidate's profile significantly.

How much do project management specialists make in Texas?

Project management specialists 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 management specialists in Texas?

Employers hiring project management specialists in Texas right now include Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Houston Methodist, and Texas A&M University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, defense, and technology headquarters means many of these organizations maintain large, ongoing project management teams rather than hiring only for individual project cycles.

Which Texas cities have the most project management specialist jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most project management specialist openings in Texas. Houston's oil-and-gas and healthcare infrastructure drive the highest volume, Dallas's corporate headquarters and financial services sector fuel consistent demand, and Austin's technology industry and rapid urban growth have made it a rising market for both IT and infrastructure project specialists.

Are there remote project management specialist jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 19% of project management specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role, such as scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder communication, can be done without being on-site. Roles tied to construction, manufacturing, or physical infrastructure still tend to require in-person presence, while IT and business transformation projects offer the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a project management specialist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or project analyst role, which major Texas employers in energy and healthcare regularly post as stepping stones into specialist positions. Large Texas hospital systems and engineering firms often bring on junior coordinators who assist with scheduling and budget tracking before taking on full project ownership. Earning a CAPM certification and building a portfolio from volunteer or academic projects gives candidates without direct experience a concrete credential to present during the hiring process.

Where can I find and apply to project management specialist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to project management specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and target industry, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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