Project Manager Jobs in Houston, TX
Project managers in Houston run the capital work that keeps the metro building, from hospital renovations in the Texas Medical Center to power delivery and plant automation projects. MD Anderson posts facilities project manager pay of $106,500 to $159,500. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get in.
Current project manager Openings in Houston, TX
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Project Manager Work in Houston
Construction and capital projects are a big reason Houston keeps adding jobs. The Greater Houston Partnership reports that construction and administrative support together accounted for more than half of the 44,700 jobs the metro added in the 12 months to August 2026. For project managers, that work shows up in two main places: the hospital systems, which renovate and expand their campuses in and around the Med Center, and the engineering and construction firms that deliver power, automation and industrial projects across the region.
The health systems hire project managers to run renovations, building systems upgrades and new space, working with architects, contractors and clinical staff who cannot stop work while the job goes on. Engineering firms such as Worley and Kiewit hire project managers to deliver automation and power delivery work for utility and industrial clients across the region, often with field travel. Hurricane season, from June to November, is a real scheduling factor on Houston job sites.
Top Houston Employers Hiring Project Managers
These Houston employers have posted project manager roles on their own careers sites:
- MD Anderson Cancer Center - hires facilities project managers in the Texas Medical Center to manage design review, construction and commissioning.
- Houston Methodist - hires construction senior project managers for complex renovation and construction projects, working from Greenbriar Drive near the Med Center.
- Worley - the engineering firm hires project managers and project engineering managers in Houston, including for automation projects.
- Kiewit - the contractor hires project managers in Houston for its power delivery engineering group.
Project Manager Salaries in Houston
- Entry level: about $58,000 to $80,000 a year for project coordinators and assistant project managers.
- Experienced: roughly $95,000 to $135,000 a year, with Houston medians near $100,000 for project management specialists and $103,500 for construction managers.
- Senior: $160,000 to $170,000 or more a year for senior project and program managers.
These are estimates based on federal wage data for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro and employer postings such as MD Anderson's $106,500 to $159,500 range. Pay moves with project size and complexity, industry, and credentials: construction and engineering project managers generally earn a little more than general project management specialists, and experience on large, complex projects is what moves you into the top band.
How to Become a Project Manager in Houston
Texas does not license project managers; the credential employers look for is the PMP from the Project Management Institute, which requires three years of project leadership with a bachelor's degree, four with an associate degree or five with a high school diploma, plus 35 hours of training. The entry-level CAPM needs 23 hours of training. The University of Houston's BS in Construction Management, now in the Cullen College of Engineering, offers a Process and Industrial Construction specialization. Houston City College, formerly Houston Community College, offers a Construction Management Technology AAS at its Central and South campuses, San Jacinto College offers an Industrial Project Management AAS at its North Campus, and Lone Star College runs a PMP-prep Project Management Certificate at LSC-University Park.
What the Job Involves
Project managers plan a project's scope, schedule and budget, then keep it on track. Daily work includes running meetings with designers, contractors and owners, reviewing submittals and change orders, tracking costs and milestones, managing risks and safety, and reporting progress to leadership. On construction projects that means regular site walks and punch lists before handover.
Skills Employers Look For
- Scheduling with tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Budgeting, cost control and change order management
- Reading drawings, specifications and submittals
- Contractor and stakeholder communication
- Risk and safety management
- PMP certification or progress toward it
Career Path and Advancement
Many Houston project managers start as project coordinators, field engineers or assistant project managers, then move up to project manager, senior project manager and program or project director. Hospital facilities teams offer steadier, campus-based careers, while engineering and construction firms offer larger projects and more travel. The PMI Houston Chapter, founded in 1974 as the first PMI chapter, is the main local network for project managers in every industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do project managers need a license in Texas?
No. Texas does not license project managers. Employers look for experience and, often, the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute, which is a professional credential rather than a state license.
How much do project managers make in Houston?
Federal wage data puts the Houston median near $100,000 a year for project management specialists and about $103,500 for construction managers. The top 10 percent in both groups earn about $168,000 to $170,000 or more.
What do I need to qualify for the PMP?
You need 35 hours of project management training and three years of experience leading projects with a bachelor's degree, four years with an associate degree, or five years with a high school diploma. The experience must fall within the last 10 years.
Where are project manager jobs in Houston?
The Texas Medical Center and nearby hospital offices are a major cluster, along with engineering and construction firms that serve utilities and industry across the region. Many roles split time between an office and job sites.
How do I get started without project management experience?
Start as a project coordinator or assistant project manager, or move up from a field or engineering role. A construction management degree from the University of Houston or a two-year program at Houston City College or San Jacinto College can shorten the path.
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