Contract Specialist II​/III​/IV​/V; Construction

Contract Specialist II/III/IV/V (Construction)

TxDOT's Odessa District office is seeking a Contract Specialist II/III/IV or V to join our Construction team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing, analyzing, and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance and optimal execution. You will work independently on a variety of assignments while engaging extensively with division and district personnel to facilitate smooth operations. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance.

In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Contract Specialist II: B18 ($45,521 - $71,055)
• Contract Specialist III: B20 ($51,158 - $81,351)
• Contract Specialist IV: B22 ($57,614 - $93,138)
• Contract Specialist V: B24 ($65,104 - $106,634)

Minimum Salary: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary:

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Odessa District Headquarters

3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80

Odessa 79761

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 hrs
- Monday
- Friday 8am - 5 pm

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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).

Position Description

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

Essential Duties:

• Contract Specialist II:
• Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Executes agreements and contracts
• 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 contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests
• Serves on project, partnering or quality management teams.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Additional duties for Contract Specialist III:
• Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental…