Public Service Coordinator II - School Construction Coordinator

State of Maine • Augusta, GA

2d • $75,067 - $106,163

About The Position

The School Construction Coordinator provides consultative, professional advice and expertise to state-funded school construction programs. The position regularly exercises independent judgment on important matters affecting the Department’s school construction programs, serves as a subject matter expert, and provides technical expertise to Department staff and school administrators. It provides leadership in highly technical areas of planning, design, and construction, and ensures operational practices are integrated and equitable across projects. The coordinator also works on statewide policy development and advocacy for school construction.

Requirements

• Licensed Architect.
• Knowledge of architectural principles for planning, construction, or analysis of school building structures.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems design, operation, and maintenance as related to school facilities.
• Knowledge of civil and site engineering, including soils, surveys, geotechnical matters, topography, drainage, and environmental issues.
• Knowledge of the State Board of Education approval process and legislative process.
• Knowledge of State of Maine procurement regulations and processes and 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 bonding Major Capital School Construction projects.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to state and federal school construction programs and 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, and environment.
• Knowledge of cost estimating, budget development, and cost tracking for 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 communicate complex information orally and in writing to varied audiences.
• Ability to use current office technologies and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative advice and technical expertise for state-funded school construction programs.
• Advise Department staff and school administrators as a subject matter expert.
• Provide leadership in technical aspects of school construction planning, design, and construction.
• Support integration and equity of operational practices across projects.
• Contribute to policy development and advocacy for school construction with statewide impact.
• Represent the Department in meetings with School Administrative Unit personnel, including superintendents, school boards, and building committees.
• Review and evaluate engineering studies and develop recommendations for state approval.
• Develop and approve contract documents for state-funded school projects.
• Coordinate technical consultants.
• Organize and direct site meetings involving contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders, and lead efforts to resolve complex issues.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
• A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• The State contributes 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed