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Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Military Bureau
Job Class Code: 6344
Grade: 30 (Supervisory)
Salary: $69,097.60 - $97,697.60 - Annually
Location: Augusta, ME
Opening Date: May 20, 2026
Closing Date: June 4, 2026
DVEM seeks an experienced commercial/institutional construction project manager to help support the Maine Army National Guard’s State and Federal missions by leading the construction of facilities. This position will be the lead manager for projects averaging $25M and will assist in supervising and overseeing engineering functions from project design review through construction administration.
The DVEM Military Bureau’s Directorate of Facilities Engineering manages and oversees maintenance and construction projects at over 40 Maine Army National Guard Facilities and Training Sites throughout the State.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Review of technical plans and specifications for construction projects, providing quality control and quality assurance. technical plans and specifications for construction projects, providing quality control and
- Project management and construction administration, including writing reports, reviewing and approving pay requisitions, changing orders, and designing submittals.
- Selecting qualified design teams and writing and approving Architect/Engineer and Construction contracts utilizing State procedures.
- Implementing controls for construction oversight and contract accountability.
- Assisting in the request for project funding for future years utilizing National Guard Bureau procedures.
Skills or knowledge required:
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local building codes.
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of construction and maintenance of public works projects.
- Ability to understand and explain complex engineering projects, plans, and specifications.
- Ability to write clear, concise, and complete specifications, technical reports, or manuals.
Minimum qualifications:
Licensed as a Professional Engineer and Four (4) years work experience in Civil Engineering at the professional Level, two (2) years of which must be performing complex engineering functions related to the planning, project development, and/or maintenance of public works structures and facilities.
Licensing requirements (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class):
Licensure as a Professional Engineer as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
Preference will be given to those applicants:
- Construction project management experience.
- Knowledge of State contracting procedures.
- Knowledge of National Guard construction.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Heath Bouffard at heath.j.bouffard.mil@army.mil or (207) 430-6345
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 Fit – 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees.
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.
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