Texas Construction Recruitment
Texas is the largest construction market in the United States — and the most competitive. We place experienced PMs, Supers, and Estimators at mid-size GCs across Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
Quick Answer
Texas is the #1 U.S. construction market by both employment and new hiring. The state added ~30,100 construction jobs in the past year (largest nationwide gain). Project Manager salaries run $90K–$155K; Superintendents $85K–$150K; Estimators $70K–$130K. DFW leads in data center and commercial, Houston in industrial and petrochemical, Austin in tech and multifamily, San Antonio in healthcare and infrastructure. No state income tax and aggressive semiconductor/data center investment make Texas the country's most competitive recruiting environment.
Key Metros
4
Dallas, Houston, Austin, SA
PM Salary Range
$90K+
Up to $155K for senior PMs
Active Sectors
4
Data center, commercial, infra, industrial
Market Rank
#1
Largest U.S. construction market
Texas Roles We Fill
Compensation benchmarks for Texas construction professionals
Project Manager
$90K – $155KCompetitive PremiumManage ground-up commercial, data center, and industrial projects across the DFW and Houston corridors
Key Requirements
- 5+ years construction PM experience in Texas
- Ground-up commercial or industrial project background
- Proficient in Procore, P6, or Bluebeam
- Subcontractor bid management experience
- Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
Target Markets
Superintendent
$100K – $175K5-15% PremiumLead field operations on data center, commercial, and infrastructure projects for Texas-based GCs
Key Requirements
- 8+ years field superintendent experience
- Texas commercial or industrial building background
- Subcontractor scheduling and management
- OSHA 30 certification
- Strong safety record
Target Markets
Estimator
$85K – $140KBase PremiumBuild accurate cost estimates for commercial, data center, and industrial projects across Texas
Key Requirements
- 5+ years estimating experience
- Texas market knowledge — labor and material rates
- Proficient in Sage, HCSS, or PlanSwift
- Subcontractor bid analysis
- Quantity takeoff accuracy
Target Markets
Top Texas GCs We Work With
Mid-size and national contractors actively hiring in Texas
Rogers-O'Brien Construction
Focus
Commercial & Data Center
Locations
Dallas, Austin
Balfour Beatty
Focus
Commercial, Infrastructure, Healthcare
Locations
Dallas, Houston
JE Dunn Construction
Focus
Commercial, Healthcare, Higher Ed
Locations
Dallas, Houston, Austin
Hensel Phelps
Focus
Government, Industrial, Data Center
Locations
Houston, San Antonio
Austin Commercial
Focus
Commercial, Aviation, Sports
Locations
Dallas, Austin
Active Construction Sectors in Texas
Where the pipeline is strongest for 2026 and beyond
Data Center
Hyperscale and enterprise data centers driven by AI and cloud expansion — highest demand in DFW corridor
Commercial
Office, retail, and mixed-use across Dallas, Houston, and Austin — the backbone of Texas construction
Infrastructure
Highway, bridge, and water projects funded by federal and state programs — 10-year pipeline
Industrial
Manufacturing, distribution, and semiconductor facilities driving growth across North and Central Texas
Texas Market Challenges
Talent Competition
Texas is the largest U.S. construction market — GCs are fighting for the same experienced PMs and supers, driving aggressive compensation packages
Heat and Weather Delays
Extreme summer heat and unpredictable weather events require Supers who know how to protect schedules without compromising safety
Rapid Subcontractor Market Shifts
Sub pricing and availability shifts fast in high-growth Texas metros — estimators need current local market knowledge to stay competitive
Multi-City Staffing Needs
Texas GCs often run concurrent projects across DFW, Houston, and Austin — requiring candidates willing and able to travel or relocate
Market Opportunities
Data Center Explosion
The DFW corridor is one of the top 3 data center markets in the U.S. — hyperscale projects from Microsoft, Google, and Meta are creating sustained demand
Population-Driven Commercial Growth
Texas leads the nation in population growth — office, retail, and mixed-use pipelines in Austin and DFW show no signs of slowing
Industrial Reshoring
Semiconductor fabs, EV battery plants, and advanced manufacturing projects are landing in Texas at an unprecedented rate
Federal Infrastructure Funding
Texas is receiving billions in federal highway and water infrastructure funds — creating a decade-long pipeline for civil and infrastructure PMs
Hiring in Texas?
Whether you need a PM for a DFW data center or a Super for a Houston commercial project, we have pre-vetted Texas construction professionals ready to interview.