isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In the role of Assitant Project Manager, we'll count on you to: Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams th…
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Project Manager jobs in Houston, TX
Project managers plan work, coordinate people, and keep timelines and budgets honest. They track risks and dependencies across teams and make sure the pieces of a project land in the right order.
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a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.In the role of Project Manager General, we'll count on you to: Plan and manage all aspects of small to mediu…
workflows to support our digital delivery on electric Transmission projects. You will bring a strong engineering technologist mindset,... ...as a Product Owner for PLS-CADD software. This includes the management of PLS-C…
Hill International is seeking a Project Manager with Healthcare and Research experience in Houston, TexasHill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management,…
Geotechnical Special Project Manager - Houston, TexasIntertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Special Pro…
Job DescriptionAudubon is currently seeking a Project Controls Manager to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Project Controls Manager provides technical guidance, support and supervision for the Project Control…
chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.In the role of Transmission Line Project Manager, we'll count on you to:Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisci…
AnnuallyIndustry ConstructionSelling Points Lead impactful construction projects with budgets exceeding $30M, ensuring excellence. Enjoy... ....Oversee multiple projects, utilizing advanced project management tools for s…
community, but around the world. In the role of Administrative Project Coordinator, we'll count on you to: Type, format and organize... ...quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management Assis…
Region Delivery Practice Lead to partner with our internal client, project, and operational teams and with our clients to sculpt the... ...strong staffing and financial goals.Serve as principal project manager on select…
build and lead your own team of Power Delivery (Substation, Transmission and Distribution) design professionals while managing complex Power Delivery projects in Texas and beyond. You will likely have prior experience pr…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.The Assistant Corrosion Project Manager should have an solid understanding of corrosion mechanisms and materials sci…
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What project managers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$38 | $59k–$78k |
| Mid level | $38–$54 | $78k–$113k |
| Senior | $52–$71 | $108k–$147k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Project planningRisk managementBudget trackingStakeholder managementAgile and waterfall methodsJira or MS ProjectMeeting facilitationWritten status reporting
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a project you delivered end to end.
Cover scope, team size, budget, and timeline, then one turning point where your intervention mattered. Close with the delivered result.
How do you handle a project that is slipping behind schedule?
Show a sequence: diagnose the cause, present options with tradeoffs to stakeholders, then reset the plan. Avoid implying you simply push people harder.
How do you manage stakeholders with conflicting priorities?
Describe getting decision-makers in one conversation, making tradeoffs explicit, and documenting the agreed direction so it sticks.
Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news about a project.
Emphasize telling stakeholders early, with data and a proposed recovery plan, rather than hoping the problem resolves itself.
What do you include in a project kickoff?
Mention goals, scope boundaries, roles, communication cadence, and how success will be measured. Show you set expectations before work starts.
How do you track and communicate project risk?
Reference a living risk register with owners and mitigation plans, and explain how you surface the top risks in every status update.
Agile or waterfall — how do you choose?
Tie the choice to the work: fixed contracts and physical dependencies favor waterfall, evolving requirements favor iterative delivery. Show flexibility.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For project managers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State budget size, team headcount, and duration for each major project so scale is immediately clear.
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Quantify delivery performance: on-time percentage, budget variance, or scope delivered versus planned.
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Name the methodology you ran and why it fit, rather than listing 'Agile' as a keyword.
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Include a rescue story: a project you brought back on track and the specific change that did it.
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List certifications like PMP or CAPM near the top if you have them; many screeners filter on this.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Project Coordinator
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Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
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Program Manager
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Director of Project Management
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