Public Service Manager III- Contracts Engineer

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Maine Department of Transportation 

Salary: $88,628.80 - $125,611.20 per year (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Contracts Section

Opening Date: July 31, 2026

Closing Date: August 15, 2026

Job Description:

The Contracts and Specifications Engineer is the Leader and Manager of the Contracts Section in the Bureau of Project Development. They are responsible for overseeing and directing all Contracts Section activities including Construction Contract Advertisement and Award, Contractor Payment Processing, Documentation Review, Contractor Prequalification, and Systems Administration. The Contracts and Specifications Engineer shall consult and advise Program Managers, Assistant Program Managers, Project Managers, Regional Engineers, Superintendents, the Bureau of Planning, the Civil Rights Office, the Legal Office, and the M&O Contract Office, on deficiencies concerning bids, plans and contract books and recommend corrective action. 

The Contracts and Specifications Engineer is responsible for hiring and developing the human resources necessary to meet these expectations and needs.

In addition to these daily duties, they will be considered a member of the Bureau Management team (attending meetings with Program Managers), Chair the Quality Using Innovative Contracting (QUIC) Team, and maintain the Department of Transportation Standard Specification book, the Department of Transportation Standard Detail book, Supplemental Repair Specification, and Special Provisions.

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

Registration as a Professional Engineer and one (1) year work experience in Civil Engineering at the professional level (beyond such licensure) to include one (1) year experience demonstrating progressively responsible duties in program or project management and/or management responsibilities.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

If you have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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, 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.

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. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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