Strategic 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

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