Contract Specialist III
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Contract Specialist III to support procurement, execution and administration of highway improvement contracts statewide. You will manage requisitions, purchase orders, payments, change orders, and vendor performance with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Ideal candidates will have strong experience in contract writing, budgeting and procurement oversight, and will demonstrate the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field; relevant work experience may substitute for degree.
- 3 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting; experience may be substituted year-for-year.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and interprets legislation to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Assists in researching and recommending contract administration systems.
- Administers statewide contract program: reviewing proposals, issuing work orders, monitoring dollars spent.
- Develops contracts, amendments, and related documents; ensures legal compliance.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Performs highly complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
- Analyzes, interprets legislation and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
- Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
- Assists with recommending policy and/or procedure changes and solutions.
- In a division: Administers a statewide contract program to include reviewing proposals/work orders, issuing work orders, monitoring dollars allocated and spent under contracts
- Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
- Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
- Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
- Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
- Assists in monitoring contractors' insurance certificates.
- Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
- Composes and transmits conditional award notices.
- Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
- Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
- Executes agreements and contracts.
- Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conducting pre-construction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings.
- Prepares cost analysis studies for contracts.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 3 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM) or Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)
- Considerable knowledge of procurement, contract development, management and oversight for high dollar state contracts preferred.
Extensive knowledge of
- Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
- Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
- Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
- Contract record-keeping
- Contract billing procedures
Considerable knowledge of
- Methods and procedures used in building maintenance and repair
- Contract development and oversight
- Contract negotiation, development and management methods
- Contract writing and specifications
- Contract administration/management systems
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Legal terminology
Expert skill in
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in
- Developing and giving presentations
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
- Using standard office equipment
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Monitoring contracts and procedures
Other Attributes
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Contract Specialist to assist in the procurement, execution and administration of highway improvement contracts for construction, renovation, repairs of TxDOT facilities, planning and management services. This position will require the individual to have extensive experience and knowledge in processing and managing requisitions and purchase orders in support of the division. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete multiple assignments related to procurement and contract management initiatives within short time frames, while paying attention to detail, organizing and prioritizing all aspects of their work assignments.
In this role, the Contract Specialist will be responsible for managing statewide lettings, contract development and execution of contracts and oversight of requisitions, purchase orders, payments, change orders, vendor performance, issues, escalations and contract closeouts. TxDOT offers a complete benefits package to their employees, promotes a work life balance, and holds the safety of their employees at a very high standard.
6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin TX 78744
- 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)
General Servs/Contracts/Purch
Full-time
Regular
Non-Management
Oct 6, 2026, 12:35:17 PM
Contract Specialist III
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.
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