City Manager

Gfoat; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 351,000; Full time

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Job summary

The City of Princeton, Texas, seeks a City Manager to lead a rapidly evolving community. You will oversee a growing municipal organization and report to the City Council, guiding strategy, operations, and service delivery for a population projected to double in the next decade.

The ideal candidate demonstrates collaborative leadership, transparent communication, and a commitment to developing talent within the city’s teams, ensuring a high-quality, resident-focused public experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the City of Princeton through a period of rapid growth and expansion.
• Oversee a growing organization and a broad set of municipal services.
• Communicate openly, build trust with the City Council and residents, and develop talent across departments.
• Guide the organization to maintain Princeton's strong sense of community while leveraging opportunities for growth.

Job description

City of Princeton, Texas

City Manager

Salary: $219,647.65 to $351,436.14

Princeton provides a strong benefits package.

First review of applications: October 2, 2026.

The City of Princeton, TX is seeking a City Manager to lead one of the nation's fastest-growing communities. Following unprecedented growth and the recent lifting of a temporary development moratorium, Princeton is poised for its next chapter and seeks a leader who can guide the organization through rapid expansion while preserving its strong sense of community. Reporting to the City Council, the City Manager will oversee a growing organization responsible for supporting a population projected to double over the next decade.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and highly visible leader with a proven record of success in fast-growing municipal environments. Princeton seeks someone who communicates openly, builds trust, develops talent, and aligns departments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a servant leader passionate about building organizations, developing people, and helping shape the future of a dynamic, rapidly evolving Texas community.

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/fwvp

City of Princeton, Texas website: https://princetontx.gov

The City of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer.