Contract Administrator II - Beaumont Area Office

Job Description
- Contract Administrator II
- Beaumont Area Office (2601702)

Job Description

Contract Administrator II
- Beaumont Area Office - (2601702)

The Beaumont Area Office is seeking a Contract Administrator II interested in building a long-term career with the Texas Department of Transportation. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in understanding state agency contracts and auditing financial expenditures, be able to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently, possess strong logical thinking skills, and be flexible and adaptable when faced with changes and challenges.

TxDOT has a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

92,600.00

Yearly FLSA Status:
Exempt

Beaumont Area Eng/Bmt Maint 8450 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708

Yes, 5 % of the time

Day Job Shift Details: 40

Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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)

Oversees and manages policy for highly-advanced contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations, and ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations, and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues.

Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to functional area.

• Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract performance, including developing and tracking key metrics.
• Coordinates the training of new professional and/or technical contract staff.
• Serves as the principal contract liaison between agency management, contractors, the Legislature, and other customers.
• Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies; recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
• Oversees and provides advanced technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
• Oversees complex contract programs to include reviewing proposals, issuing work orders, monitoring budget allocations and expenditures.
• Provides advanced technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing answers questions, providing assistance and handling complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrants.
• Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by…