Public Service Manager III - Senior Project Manager

Department of Transportation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Program Manager with strong project management leadership to oversee a large team of engineers, technicians, and project managers. This role leads the delivery of a varied portfolio of Capital Work Program projects within the Bridge Program.

Qualified candidates will be licensed Professional Engineers with proven experience managing complex transportation infrastructure projects and coordinating with municipal, state, and federal

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer and at least one year of project management experience at the professional level -OR- 12 years of technical engineering experience with at least three years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project schedules and budgets, monitoring project expenditures, making appropriate project budgetary adjustments, authorizing work by team members, consultants, and contractors, and allocating team resources.
• Evaluates and reviews work in progress as well as upon completion to ensure adherence to Departmental policies, standards, obligations, Program direction as well as all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Serve as the Department’s primary contact for municipal officials, legislators, planning organizations, federal officials, and other stakeholder groups to be able to discuss project issues and resolve problems.
• Meet and conduct public meetings with said groups as needed for projects as well as ensure that team project managers are appropriately following required public process for the team’s portfolio.
• Manage contract procurement process including reviewing proposals and other contractual agreements to negotiate, approve, and prepare the procurement of external resources as well as establish agreements with municipalities.
• Supervision is exercised over technical, engineering, and professional personnel.
• Work is performed under administrative direction.

Skills

Project management

Professional Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $88,504.00 - $125,673.60 per year (Salary Schedule) Office/Bureau: Project Development - Bridge Program Opening Date: November 5, 2026 Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Responsibilities

This is professional services work of a managerial nature performing team and project management for transportation engineering within the Department of Transportation, Bridge Program. Responsibilities include the management, development, and delivery of MaineDOT’s infrastructure for a significant number and variety of moderately to very complex, public capital improvement projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading one of the major teams in the Bridge Program comprising of engineers, project managers, and technicians to ensure the successful delivery of the team’s assigned portfolio of projects each Capital Work Program. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain project schedules and budgets, monitoring project expenditures, making appropriate project budgetary adjustments, authorizing work by team members, consultants, and contractors, and allocating team resources.
• Evaluates and reviews work in progress as well as upon completion to ensure adherence to Departmental policies, standards, obligations, Program direction as well as all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Serve as the Department’s primary contact for municipal officials, legislators, planning organizations, federal officials, and other stakeholder groups to be able to discuss project issues and resolve problems.
• Meet and conduct public meetings with said groups as needed for projects as well as ensure that team project managers are appropriately following required public process for the team’s portfolio.
• Manage contract procurement process including reviewing proposals and other contractual agreements to negotiate, approve, and prepare the procurement of external resources as well as establish agreements with municipalities.
• Supervision is exercised over technical, engineering, and professional personnel.
• Work is performed under administrative direction.

Qualifications

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer and at least one (1) year of project management experience at the professional level -OR- 12 years of technical engineering experience with at least three years of project management experience.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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 up to 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 ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.86% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 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.

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

We look forward to your application and invite you to experience the rewarding work of serving Maine’s communities.

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