Project Manager Jobs in Texas

Project Manager jobs in Texas are in high demand, with active hiring in construction, energy, technology, and healthcare and openings at every level from coordinator to senior program manager. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead the market, anchored by employers like Fluor, AT&T, and Dell Technologies, which maintain large Texas operations and hire project managers on a recurring basis. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are construction project management, IT project management, and energy infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles4,110+
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring260
Work type87% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Saulsbury
Project Manager
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Saulsbury
New 1h ago
Project Manager
Saulsbury
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tokyo Electron
Senior Technical Project Manager
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Tokyo Electron
New 3h ago
Senior Technical Project Manager
Tokyo Electron
Austin, Texas
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Sam Houston State University
Project Manager II
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Sam Houston State University
New 6h ago
Project Manager II
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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KBR
Engineering Project Manager
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KBR
New 8h ago
Engineering Project Manager
KBR
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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DPR Construction
Electrical Project Manager
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DPR Construction
New 19h ago
Electrical Project Manager
DPR Construction
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Electrical Engineering
Construction Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
858 jobs
Houston
667 jobs
Dallas
652 jobs
San Antonio
187 jobs
Fort Worth
169 jobs
Irving
150 jobs
Plano
111 jobs
El Paso
58 jobs
Spring
53 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon217
  • Apple
    Apple134
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell60
  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited54
  • Google
    Google47

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services894
  • Construction & Real Estate528
  • Technology & Software487
  • Retail266
  • Electronics & Hardware234

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute preferred or required
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • Three or more years managing full project lifecycle from planning through delivery
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or waterfall methodologies depending on the industry

Project Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Texas?

Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager, so the path runs through education and certification. Most Texas employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, combined with a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. Candidates entering construction often pursue a LEED credential alongside the PMP. Building experience through coordinator or assistant roles at large Texas employers is the most common starting point.

How much do project managers make in Texas?

Project managers in Texas earn a median of about $171,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $120,460 for the lowest 10% to over $277,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in Texas?

Employers hiring project managers in Texas right now include Amazon, Apple, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, defense contractors, and large technology firms means project manager demand is distributed across several industries rather than a single sector.

Which Texas cities have the most project manager jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most project manager openings in Texas. Houston's volume is driven by the energy and engineering sectors, Dallas by corporate headquarters and technology services firms, and Austin by the tech industry and a fast-growing construction market tied to the city's expansion.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. Project management is largely desk-based and coordination-focused, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 13% of project manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the highest share in IT and software project management roles rather than construction or facilities.

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

The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or project analyst role, which large Texas employers in construction, technology, and healthcare use as a feeder track into project management. Companies like Burns & McDonnell, USAA, and major Texas hospital systems such as HCA Houston Healthcare recruit coordinators without requiring prior PM experience. Earning a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute and building a portfolio of documented small-scale projects gives candidates a measurable edge when competing against others at the same experience level.

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

You can find and apply to project manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.

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