Project Director Jobs in Maine

Project Director jobs in Maine are steadily active, concentrated in healthcare, construction, engineering, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from mid-career managers stepping into their first director title to senior leaders overseeing multi-site programs. The heaviest hiring is in Portland, Augusta, and Bangor, where established employers like MaineHealth, Cianbro Corporation, and Bath Iron Works regularly bring on project directors to lead capital projects, infrastructure programs, and operational initiatives. The most consistent demand is in healthcare facility construction, defense shipbuilding programs, and public sector infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles112+
Top employerMaineHealth
Top cityPortland, ME
Cities hiring39
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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SAFE RESIDENTIAL CARE LLC
Clinical Director Assistant
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SAFE RESIDENTIAL CARE LLC
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Clinical Director Assistant
SAFE RESIDENTIAL CARE LLC
South Portland, Maine
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
On-Site

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CVS Health
Lead Director - Software Development Engineering
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CVS Health
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Lead Director - Software Development Engineering
CVS Health
Augusta, Maine
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$144k - $288k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Director , Product Management - AI Claims Platform
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CVS Health
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Director , Product Management - AI Claims Platform
CVS Health
Augusta, Maine
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
$144k - $288k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Central Maine Healthcare
Medical Director of Trauma
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Central Maine Healthcare
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Medical Director of Trauma
Central Maine Healthcare
Lewiston, Maine
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
ATLS Certification

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Director of HR Managed Services / New England
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Director of HR Managed Services / New England
Company
Portland, Maine
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Project Director Jobs by City in Maine

Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
19 jobs
Augusta
10 jobs
South Portland
7 jobs
Lewiston
6 jobs
Westbrook
6 jobs
Farmington
6 jobs
Rockport
4 jobs
Bar Harbor
4 jobs
Scarborough
4 jobs

Project Director Job Market in Maine

A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • MaineHealth
    MaineHealth17
  • Preferred Therapy Solutions
    Preferred Therapy Solutions6
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health5
  • IDEXX Laboratories
    IDEXX Laboratories4
  • The Jackson Laboratory
    The Jackson Laboratory4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services34
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Animal Care & Pet Services4
  • Education3
  • Science & Research2

What Maine Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs across Maine.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred by Maine employers
  • Ten or more years of project management experience with at least three in a director-level role
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with Maine procurement regulations and public-sector contracting processes
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with state agencies, contractors, and executive stakeholders

Project Director Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project director in Maine?

Most project directors in Maine reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a PMP certification and progressive management experience. Maine does not require a state-issued license specifically for the project director title, but roles in construction often expect a Maine-recognized professional engineer license or construction supervisor credential. Healthcare and defense employers typically require deep domain experience and demonstrated leadership of large budgets before considering candidates for director-level positions.

How much do project directors make in Maine?

Project directors in Maine earn a median of about $101,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,560 for the lowest 10% to over $147,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project directors in Maine?

Maine project director roles are posted by MaineHealth, Preferred Therapy Solutions, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Maine's concentration of large hospital systems, shipbuilding contractors, and civil engineering firms means openings appear across a range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.

Which Maine cities have the most project director jobs?

Portland, Augusta, and South Portland have the most project director openings in Maine. Portland drives the most volume as the state's largest commercial and healthcare hub, while Augusta draws openings through state government agencies and healthcare networks, and Bangor anchors demand in eastern Maine through regional hospital systems and construction activity tied to infrastructure investment.

Are there remote project director jobs in Maine?

Yes, but they're rare. Project directors typically oversee active sites, contractors, and in-person teams, which limits how much of the role can move fully remote. About 20% of project director openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with most flexibility appearing in the planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination phases rather than active construction or operations oversight.

How can I get hired as a project director in Maine with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is building experience as a project manager or program coordinator first, then pursuing a PMP certification to signal readiness for director-level responsibility. Large Maine employers like MaineHealth and Cianbro run formal project management development programs and often promote from within. Starting in a project coordinator or assistant project manager role at a Maine construction firm, engineering consultancy, or hospital system gives candidates the portfolio and network that director searches require.

Where can I find and apply to project director jobs in Maine?

You can find and apply to project director jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings across healthcare, construction, defense, and the public sector. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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