Strategic Director, Engineering & Capital Projects

Maine Tech Hub; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 136,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME is seeking a Director of Engineering and Capital Projects to manage the programming, planning, design, and construction of campus capital projects. The role includes overseeing consultants, staff (>10), budgeting, and regulatory compliance from concept to occupancy.

The position is based full-time in Bar Harbor with occasional travel to other JAX campuses. You will collaborate with Facilities Management to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field; AIA or PE registration or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred.
• 15+ years Facilities Engineering/Planning experience in industrial/institutional setting, including 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience discerning program needs from user input to develop programming and planning documents, manage multi-million dollar construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain campus master plan aligned with institutional growth and mission.
• Oversee feasibility analysis, programming, design, bid, construction, and close-out of capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and internal policies across all projects.
• Lead consultant selection, contract management, and project budgeting; coordinate with Facilities Management during occupancy.

Skills

Facilities management

Project leadership

Budget management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

PE or AIA registration eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera

Timberline

e-Builder

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME is seeking a Director of Engineering and Capital Projects to manage the programming, planning, design, and construction of campus capital projects. The role includes overseeing consultants, staff (>10), budgeting, and regulatory compliance from concept to occupancy.

The position is based full-time in Bar Harbor with occasional travel to other JAX campuses. You will collaborate with Facilities Management to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facilities