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Project Manager (Civil Engineering – Public Works)

Trueline, Anaheim, CA, United States


Trueline's client, a Southern California civil engineering consulting firm focused on public agency infrastructure work, is seeking a

Project Manager

to join their team in Anaheim, CA in a hybrid schedule with 3 onsite days and a 4-day workweek. This is a visible, client-facing leadership role overseeing roadway and public works projects from design through delivery, with strong long-term upside for someone who wants to grow into a senior leadership seat at a stable, relationship-driven firm. The firm publicly describes itself as a full-service consulting practice founded in 2004 that supports public agency work across project management, civil engineering, construction management, inspection, plan-checking, and related services, with an Anaheim office and a strong emphasis on quality, responsiveness, and long-term relationships.

What You'll Do as the Project Manager

Lead multiple active public works and roadway projects through planning, design, coordination, and delivery

Manage schedules, budgets, milestones, and client expectations across concurrent municipal assignments

Serve as the primary point of contact for city, county, and other public agency clients

Review engineering plans, design packages, and project deliverables for quality and compliance

Guide engineers and designers working in Civil 3D and support strong internal execution

Coordinate across internal teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders to keep projects moving

Build trust-based client relationships that support repeat work and long-term partnerships

Help strengthen project management processes while contributing to the growth of the engineering group

Must-Haves as the Project Manager

Active California PE license with the ability to stamp plans

10+ years of civil engineering experience

Strong background in public works or municipal infrastructure projects

Proven roadway project experience, including work such as paving, widening, sidewalks, curb ramps, and ADA-related improvements

Experience managing several projects at once in different phases

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, or a comparable CAD background with the ability to get up to speed quickly

Confidence in a client-facing role with public agency stakeholders

Strong communication, organization, and project ownership skills

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Manager

Experience working directly with municipal clients, city engineers, or public works departments

Familiarity with Caltrans standards, Greenbook requirements, and local agency review processes

Experience with QA/QC practices for public works design

Comfort with project tracking tools and modern workflow systems

Background in a consulting environment serving public agencies

Interest in mentoring others and growing into broader team leadership

Our Client Offers

Base salary targeted at $185,000-$200,000, with flexibility for stronger candidates

Full-time role with a 36-hour workweek and Fridays off

Hybrid schedule with 3 in-office days and 1 remote day

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution and Day 1 vesting

3 weeks of PTO plus holidays

Clear path toward future leadership and director-level growth

A collaborative environment that values stability, retention, and long-term relationships

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.

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