Public Service Coordinator II - School Construction Coordinator

MaineGuide; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

The Department of Education, Office of School Facilities in Augusta, ME, seeks a School Construction Coordinator to provide expert advisory services on state-funded school construction programs. This role leads planning, design, and construction activities, exercising independent judgment and coordinating across architects, engineers, and contractors to advance statewide infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will possess licensure as an Architect, deep knowledge of building codes,

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect; professional credential required.
• Ability to provide consultative, professional advice on school construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, procurement regulations, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory services to state-funded school construction programs.
• Lead planning, design, and construction activities with independent judgment.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and school administrators to deliver scalable statewide projects.
• Represent the Department at meetings with local school boards and committees.

Skills

Architectural principles

Mechanical & electrical systems

Civil/site engineering

Cost estimating & budgeting

Coordination with stakeholders

Independent judgement

Education

Licensed Architect

Job description

Department of Education

Office of School Facilities

Opening Date: November 09, 2026

Closing Date: November 24, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 30 / Confidential

Job Class Code: CA30

Salary: $75,067.20 - $106,163.20/Annually

Position Number: 200025108

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

PURPOSE:

The primary focus of the position is to provide consultative, professional advice and expertise to various state funded school construction programs. The School Construction Coordinator regularly exercises independent judgment on important matters affecting the Department’s school construction programs while serving as a subject matter expert and providing technical expertise to Department staff and School Administrators. The position provides leadership in highly technical areas of the planning, design, and construction process and ensures the integration and equity of operational practices across projects. The School Construction Coordinator works on policy development and advocacy for school construction having a statewide impact.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of architectural principles for purposes of planning, construction, or analyzing school building structures.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems design, operation, and maintenance as related to school facilities.
• Knowledge of civil/site engineering including soils, surveys, geotechnical, topography, drainage, and environmental issues.
• Knowledge of the State Board of Education approval process.
• Knowledge of legislative process.
• Knowledge of state of Maine procurement regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of Bureau of General Services contract and bidding requirements.
• Knowledge of state construction organizations, stakeholder groups, and their roles in public school infrastructure.
• Knowledge of statutes, regulations, schedules, and practices related to the bonding of Major Capital School Construction projects.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to state and federal school construction programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes.
• Knowledge of green building strategies, codes, materials, appropriateness, and cost implications.
• Knowledge of school building design including programming, space utilization, security, environment, etc.
• Knowledge of cost estimating, budget development, and cost tracking of school construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents, including contracts, change orders, addendums, and information requests.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in school construction projects.
• Ability to represent the Department at meetings with local School Administrative Unit’s personnel including superintendents, school boards, and building committees.
• Ability to review and evaluate engineering studies and develop recommendations for state approval
• Ability to develop and approve contract documents for state funded school projects.
• Ability to coordinate the work of technical consultants.
• Ability to organize and direct large site meetings with multiple stakeholders including contractors, architects, engineers, and other consultants and provide leadership to work through complex issues to achieve desired and acceptable outcomes.
• Ability to communicate complex information orally and in writing to varied audiences.
• Ability to use all current office technologies.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed Architect

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto - "Dirigo" or "I lead" - as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents - receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave.Additional unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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