Dallas is one of the fastest-growing metros in Texas — and demand for skilled construction managers is surging with it. Find local apprenticeships, trade schools, and training programs. Start earning while you learn.
The DFW construction market is one of the most active in the country. Major master-planned communities in Frisco, McKinney, and Celina, combined with commercial development driven by corporate relocations, keep construction managers consistently employed at premium rates. DFW construction managers overseeing large-scale residential and commercial projects earn among the highest salaries in the South.
Salary Data — Dallas
What construction managers earn in Dallas.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro — Construction Manager Wages
Assistant superintendent$55,000 – $75,000
Project manager (5-10 years)$85,000 – $120,000
Senior PM / principal$120,000 – $150,000
Owner / principal contractor$150,000+
Texas statewide median (BLS)$101,480
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics. Data reflects 2024 figures for Texas.
Training Paths
Programs available near Dallas.
Trade School — Construction Management
Local Community College — Construction Management
Dallas-area community colleges offer construction management associate degrees and certificates. Strong path for workers coming up through the trades.
Professional Certification
AGC Project Manager Certification
Associated General Contractors certification programs are respected across the Dallas commercial construction market.
Field Path
Superintendent Training Through Field Experience
Many Dallas construction managers reached their positions by working as journeyman carpenters, foremen, and superintendents. Field experience combined with project management coursework is a respected path.
OSHA Certification
OSHA 30 — Construction
Required by most major contractors. Essential credential for anyone moving into supervisory roles in construction.
Texas licenses electricians through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Dallas and Tarrant counties follow state licensing — no additional local license beyond the TDLR credential is required to work in the DFW Metroplex.
FAQ
Common questions about Dallas construction manager training.
Dallas construction managers earn $55,000–$150,000+ depending on project size and experience. Texas statewide BLS median is $101,480. Senior PMs on large commercial and industrial projects regularly exceed this figure.
Two common paths: (1) Work your way up through the trades — journeyman to foreman to superintendent to PM. (2) Get a construction management degree or certificate combined with field experience. Most successful construction managers in Texas came up through the field.
Yes — Dallas's construction market requires experienced project managers across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. BLS projects 8% national growth through 2033.
Texas does not require a specific license for construction managers. However, if you're also serving as a licensed contractor (pulling permits), you'll need the appropriate contractor license from TDLR or the relevant licensing board for your trade specialty.
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