Contract Specialist I or II; Pharr District; District Maint

Contract Specialist I or II;
Pharr District (District Maint.)

Do you enjoy working with contracts, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy, compliance, and excellence? At TxDOT, every contract helps pave the way for safer roads, stronger communities, and a better transportation system. As a Contract Specialist I or II for the Pharr District Maintenance you'll play a key role in supporting transportation projects by developing, reviewing, executing, and monitoring contracts that help move initiatives from concept to completion.

You'll collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, safeguard public resources, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects that serve millions of Texans. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about making a meaningful impact through contract management and public service, we encourage you to join our team. Ready to build your future while helping build Texas?

Apply today and become part of a team committed to innovation, accountability, and excellence in transportation. Bring your talent, grow your career, and help us keep Texas moving forward!

Salary Range:
Contract Specialist I (B16): $51,600 - $61,130/annually $4,300 - $5,094.16/monthly Contract Specialist II (B18): $60,000 - $71,055/annually $5,000 - $5,921.25/monthly
* Important:
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level based on the applicant's work experience, education skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business need.

Minimum Salary:51,600.00

Maximum Salary:71,055.00

Pay Basis:

YearlyFLSA Status:

Nonexempt Work Locations:

Pharr District
600 W US 83 EXPRESSWAYPharr
78577

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details:

Mon - Fri; 8am - 5pmLocation Flexibility:

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)

Contract Specialist I 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.

Contract Specialist II 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.

The essential duties for Contract Specialist I include:
Assists in developing, writing or revising contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions. Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution. 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. 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. Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conducting pre-construction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings.

Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance…