Civil Engineering Project Manager, Trueline, ME, US

Trueline is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead impactful projects out of South Portland, Maine. You’ll be steering civil engineering initiatives from concept to completion—overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality—while nurturing client relationships and helping grow the business.

Must Haves as the Civil Engineering Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 5–8 years of relevant experience (P.E. license preferred)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Solid verbal and written communication skills with clients, teams, and regulators
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service mindset and confidentiality in professional practice
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and processes
• Independent judgment and ownership while championing teamwork and respect

What You'll Do as the Civil Engineering Project Manager:

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects from kickoff through close-out
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineers, designers, surveyors, construction pros)
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and detailed work plans
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions
• Serve as primary client liaison—manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and ensure satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations
• Review and approve technical documents, plans, and reports
• Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative team culture
• Support business development efforts: proposals, presentations, scope definition
• Actively participate in industry groups and promote the firm in the community

Nice to Haves as the Civil Engineering Project Manager:

• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other design platforms
• Active membership in civil engineering associations and participation in industry events
• Experience with recruiting or mentoring emerging engineers

This Role Offers:

• Salary of $100,000 - $140,000
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace built on the firm’s core values: Ownership, Collaboration, Respect, Service, Responsiveness, and Success
• Opportunity to lead meaningful civil infrastructure projects from start to finish
• Clear growth path—with mentoring and business-development exposure
• Support for professional development (seminars, workshops, certifications)
• A culture that values your contributions, work-life balance, and community involvement

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.