CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA), Maine’s Gold Star Memorial Highway, seeks a Chief Operation Officer to work from its headquarters in Portland, Maine.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operations Officer (COO) is responsible for the oversight, management, and strategic planning for day-to-day operations of engineering, construction and maintenance work, and physical safety and security of the turnpike. The COO will implement physical maintenance and growth strategies into daily operations to meet MTA’s objectives, defined by the Executive Director and Authority Board. Responsibilities include the direct oversight of four departments: Highway & Equipment Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Security, Traffic Safety & Motorist Services, and Engineering. The Environmental Services Coordinator and Operations Coordinator are also direct reports to the COO.
Chief Operations Officer Job Description
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
jobapplications@maineturnpike.com. Paper copies may be sent to Maine Turnpike Authority, Attn: HR Department, 2360 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102, but electronic submissions of material are preferred. The application deadline is January 5, 2026.
The Maine Turnpike Authority is an EEO Employer.
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