Constuction Records Auditor I, II, III, IV, or V - Abilene District Office

Txdot; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Records Auditor for their Abilene District Office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to work-life balance, with benefits including flexible schedules and tuition assistance. Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to employees and families, where your contributions will help shape the future of transportation in Texas. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

100% Health Premiums for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and maintain sensitive records.

Responsibilities

• Audits construction project records and verifies compliance.
• Trains others and acts as liaison with federal agencies.

Skills

Higher mathematics

Monitoring project status

Using standard office equipment

Preparing confidential records

Using computers and applications

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Constuction Records Auditor I, II, III, IV, or V - Abilene District Office (2501292)

Job Description

Constuction Records Auditor I, II, III, IV, or V - Abilene District Office - ( 2501292 )

Position Information

TxDOT’s Abilene District Office is looking for a Construction Records Auditor I, II, III, IV, or V for their Construction Department. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

Check out a few of our employees’ testimonies of why they’ve chosen TxDOT: Why we choose TxDOT

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Minimum Salary

: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary

: 93,138.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK Abilene 79601

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Audits construction project records; verifies contractor compliance with state and federal requirements and trains others. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

B18 ($45,521.00 - $71,055.00/yearly)

Construction Records Auditor II:

Audits and conducts final review of construction project records; verifies contractor compliance with state and federal requirements. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

B19 ($48,244.00 - $76,028.00/yearly)

Construction Records Auditor III:

Audits and conducts final review of construction project records; verifies contractor compliance with state and federal requirements and trains others. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

B20 ($51,158.00 - $81,351.00/yearly)

Construction Records Auditor IV:

Is responsible for the audit and final review of construction project records; verifies contractors' compliance with state and federal requirements and trains others. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

B21 ($54,278.00 - $87,046.00/yearly)

Construction Records Auditor V:

Is responsible for [complex] auditing and final review of construction project records; verifies contractors' compliance with state and federal requirements and trains others. [Leads the work of recordkeepers and/or records auditors]. [Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product].

B22 ($57,614.00 - $93,138.00/yearly)

*The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

The essential duties for the Construction Records Auditor I include:

• Assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records and may act as liaison with this agency.
• May serve as District DBE Coordinator.
• Participates in meetings regarding contract administration.
• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Construction Records Auditor II include:

• Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.
• Performs final review of contracts.
• Represents the district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
• Assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records and may act as liaison with this agency.
• May serve as District DBE Coordinator.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
• Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Construction Records Auditor III include:

• Acts as liaison and assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records.
• Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• May serve as District DBE Coordinator.
• May serve as the district's chief construction records auditor.
• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
• Represents district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
• Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
• Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Construction Records Auditor IV include:

• May lead project or planning activities of professional and technical employees or consultants.
• Acts as liaison and assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records.
• Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.
• May serve as District DBE Coordinator.
• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Represents district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
• Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
• Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Construction Records Auditor V include:

• Assists in the development of audit and training plans.
• Coordinates the work of recordkeepers and/or records auditors and support staff.
• Leads the work of others.
• Serves as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) programs liaison for the District.
• Serves as District DBE Coordinator.
• Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents.
• Acts as liaison and assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records.
• Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.
• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
• Performs final review of contracts.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Represents district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
• Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
• Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for all levels:

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

Minimum Qualifications for Construction Records Auditor I require the following:

Experience: NONE

Minimum Qualifications for Construction Records Auditor II requires the following:

Experience: 1 YEAR Record-keeping, bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience.(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent)

Minimum Qualifications for Construction Records Auditor III requires the following:

Experience: 2 YEARS Record-keeping, bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience.(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent)

Minimum Qualifications for Construction Records Auditor IV requires the following:

Experience: 3 YEARS Record-keeping, bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience.(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent)

Minimum Qualifications for Construction Records Auditor V requires the following:

Experience: 4 YEARS Record-keeping, bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience.(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent)

The required competencies for the Construction Records Auditor I include:

• Higher mathematics
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional competencies for Construction Records Auditor II include:

• Higher mathematics
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional competencies for Construction Records Auditor III include:

• Governmental policies and procedures
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Higher mathematics
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Additional competencies for Construction Records Auditor IV include:

• Governmental policies and procedures
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Higher mathematics
• DBE, HUB, SBE
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional competencies for Construction Records Auditor V include:

• Higher mathematics
• Equal employment opportunity guidelines
• DBE, HUB, SBE
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Governmental policies and procedures
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
• Protects sensitive and confidential information

The physical requirements and working conditions for all levels:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I State Job Code/s : 2127

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.