Contract Specialist , II, III

Job Description - Contract Specialist I, II, III (2600485)

Contract Specialist I, II, III - (2600485)

Do you want to be a part of an amazing team responsible for managing some of the best roadways in the United States? Great work environment, great people, and great opportunities is what the Lubbock Area Office is all about. As a Contract Specialist, you will have oversight of all documentation for multiple projects in the Lubbock Area. Ensuring all requirements are met is vital to building the best roads in Texas.

The challenges are sizeable, but the results are rewarding for the right person. The average day will consist of interacting with Lubbock Area Office personnel, contractor personnel, and the traveling public. This is a position where a great attitude and determination are vital to be successful. Come join us!

40,918.00

81,351.00

Yearly

Nonexempt

Lubbock District Headquarters 135 SLATON ROAD Lubbock 79404

Yes, 10 % 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)

Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
• Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
• Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Serves as a project leader.
• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
• Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
• Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing,…