Public Service Coordinator II - School Construction Coordinator (Architect)

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

State of Maine is seeking a School Construction Coordinator in Augusta to provide expert guidance on planning, design, and construction of public school facilities.

You will lead technical analyses, coordinate with architects, engineers, and school officials, and ensure compliance with state processes and codes. Strong communication and leadership are essential for statewide impact.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 5 years' experience in public school construction.
• Experience navigating state construction procurement and approvals.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative, professional advice to state-funded school construction programs.
• Exercise independent judgment on matters affecting design, planning, and construction.
• Lead policy development and advocacy for statewide school construction initiatives.

Skills

Architectural knowledge

Mechanical and electrical systems

Civil/site engineering

State Education process

Legislative process

Procurement regulations

Contract and bidding

Public school infrastructure

Building codes knowledge

Cost estimating and budgeting

Contract documents review

Independent judgement

Education

Licensed Architect

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Opening Date: September 29, 2026 Closing Date: October 13, 2026 Grade: 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 with 5 years' experience in public school construction

Contact Information

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [e-mail] 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

• 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 fathers and adoptive parents-receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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.

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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