City Manager - Princeton, Texas

City of Princeton, Texas; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 351,000; Full time

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Job summary

City of Princeton, TX is seeking a City Manager to lead one of the nation's fastest-growing communities. The successful candidate will guide the organization through rapid expansion while preserving Princeton's strong sense of community, reporting to the City Council.

This executive role requires a collaborative, transparent leader who can develop talent, align departments, and steer municipal operations as the population is projected to double in the next decade.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fast-growing municipal organization through rapid expansion.
• Report to the City Council and oversee key departments and operations.
• Build trust, communicate openly, and develop talent across the organization.
• Help shape long-term planning and community development in Princeton.

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.

The City of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer.