Lead Contract Administrator - Records & Compliance Leader

Texas Department of Transportation; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement Op!

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

The Bastrop Area Office of TxDOT in Austin District is seeking a Lead Record Keeper (Contract Administrator I) to oversee contract administration, negotiation, and financial oversight for high-dollar contracts. This exempt, on-site role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and collaboration with district and division offices.

Required: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, and 6 years of relevant experience plus a valid driver’s license. Salary range $76,530–$129,430 yearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, finance, or related discipline.
• 6 YEARS of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license; position may require driving a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develops short and long-term strategies for the administration of assigned contracts.
• Oversees administration of complex agreements and contracts.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms.
• Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects contracts for compliance.
• Oversees monitoring of contract performance with key metrics.
• Leads the work of others.
• Provides advanced support including reviewing, questions, and resolution of discrepancies about contracts, billing and warrants.
• Maintains detailed contract data, reports, and logs.

Skills

Contract administration

Financial oversight

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

The Bastrop Area Office of TxDOT in Austin District is seeking a Lead Record Keeper (Contract Administrator I) to oversee contract administration, negotiation, and financial oversight for high-dollar contracts. This exempt, on-site role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and collaboration with district and division offices.

Required: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, and 6 years of relevant experience plus a valid driver’s license. Salary range $76,530–$129,430 yearly.