Contract Administrator I

Texas Department of Transportation; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Contract Administration Manager I to oversee advanced contract duties for large-scale, high-value projects. This role directs complex procurement processes, ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

You will manage negotiations, monitor budgets, review proposals, and coordinate with management, legal staff, and contractors. A Bachelor's degree and 6 years' experience, plus CTCM/CTCD certifications, are required, with a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
• 6 years of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience.
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM) and Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD).
• Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal contract liaison between agency management, contractors, the Legislature, and other customers.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments; oversees complex contract programs, including reviewing proposals and monitoring budgets/expenditures.
• Oversees contract documents and ensures management understands and authorizes contract terms for statewide programs.
• Oversees the audit of payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with contract terms and rules.
• Provides input to employees' career conversations; approves leave requests; presents workflow updates to supervisor.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Auditing

Contract writing

Leadership

Budget monitoring

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance/related

Job description

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Oversees and manages policy for advanced and complex contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations and ensuring compliance with policy, law and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties

• Serves as the principal contract liaison between agency management, contractors, the Legislature, and other customers.
• Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
• Oversees complex contract programs to include reviewing proposals, issuing work orders, monitoring budget allocations and expenditures.
• Oversees contract documents and ensures management understands and authorizes contract terms involving multiple statewide contracting programs.
• Oversees the administration of complex agreements and contracts.
• Oversees the audit of payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Researches complex state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
• Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training; providing input on employees' career conversations; approving employees' leave requests to ensure operations coverage; and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.

Experience:

6 years of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications:
• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM)
• Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)

Competencies:

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Contract administration/management systems
• Contract billing procedures
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Position Information

TxDOT's Lubbock District is looking for a Contract Administrator to work in the Advanced Planning Office. Have you written a contract to design a future multi-million dollar interstate? What about a construction engineering inspection contract for a major highway? If not, then TxDOT has these opportunities and more to build an exciting career!

Benefits And Perks

• 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)

Job

General Servs/Contracts/Purch

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 21, 2026, 9:14:00 AM

State Job Title/s

Contract Administration Mgr I

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

Applicant Information

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information