Senior Contract Specialist – Transportation Procurement

Texas Department of Transportation; Texas; On-site; USD 58,000 - 107,000; 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

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation's Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) Division seeks Contract Specialist IV or V to develop, review, and monitor contracts and related documents for transportation projects across Texas. The role requires coordinating with districts, divisions, and private entities, managing priorities, and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Positions offer growth within PEPS, with salary ranges shown: Contract Specialist IV and V, on-site work, travel up to

Qualifications

• Contract Specialist IV requires 4 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.
• Contract Specialist V requires 5 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, processes, and maintains PEPS contracts and related documents, including work authorizations, supplemental agreements, amendments, fee schedules, time extensions, and supporting exhibits.
• Reviews contract documents for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with department requirements and procedures.
• Coordinates with PEPS staff, districts, divisions, project managers, and consultants to address contract-related needs and facilitate timely processing of contract documents.
• Processes and monitors contract encumbrances and assists with contract closeout activities.
• Enters, reviews, maintains, and updates contract information and supporting documentation in PS-CAMS, PeopleSoft, and other applicable department systems.
• Prepares contract-related correspondence and communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding documentation, requirements, status, and revisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Coordination

Tools

PS-CAMS

PeopleSoft

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation's Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) Division seeks Contract Specialist IV or V to develop, review, and monitor contracts and related documents for transportation projects across Texas. The role requires coordinating with districts, divisions, and private entities, managing priorities, and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Positions offer growth within PEPS, with salary ranges shown: Contract Specialist IV and V, on-site work, travel up to