Public Service Coordinator II - School Construction Coordinator

Department of Education; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan (MainePERS)

Parental leave

Job summary

Department of Education Office of School Facilities in Augusta, Maine, seeks a School Construction Coordinator to provide expert guidance on statewide school construction projects. You will lead technical analyses, review plans, and ensure compliance with state regulations and bonding requirements.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, collaboration with school administrators, architects, engineers, and consultants to deliver equitable, high-quality facilities across Maine.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect required.
• Deep knowledge of school construction planning and design processes.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents for state programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative, technical expertise on statewide school construction projects.
• Lead policy development and advocacy for school construction with statewide impact.
• Coordinate with agencies, school administrators, and consultants to ensure equity and quality standards.
• Review projects and develop state approvals and contract documents.

Skills

Architectural principles

Mechanical & electrical systems

Civil/site engineering

Building codes & regulations

Cost estimating & budgeting

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 the 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

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 using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-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 leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six 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 MaineSaves 457(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.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.