Contract Specialist IV – Statewide Contracts Lead

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sures

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking a Contract Specialist IV/V to lead statewide lettings and oversee Facilities Planning & Maintenance contracts. The role offers a robust benefits package, onsite location, and a clear salary ladder from $57,614 to $106,634 annually.

Candidates will manage complex contract processes, perform audits, negotiations, and plan for contract evaluation requirements in a high-demand government setting.

Qualifications

• Performs advanced contract duties including developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
• Develops plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced contract duties including developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
• 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.

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking a Contract Specialist IV/V to lead statewide lettings and oversee Facilities Planning & Maintenance contracts. The role offers a robust benefits package, onsite location, and a clear salary ladder from $57,614 to $106,634 annually.

Candidates will manage complex contract processes, perform audits, negotiations, and plan for contract evaluation requirements in a high-demand government setting.