Contract Specialist II, III, IV or V

Contract Specialist II, III, IV or V (Job )

TxDOT’s Tyler District Maintenance office is hiring a Contract Specialist II, III, IV or V to join their team. Applicants who enjoy a collaborative environment and wish to help make Texas roadways safer will benefit from this position. Join the TxDOT family and build a career as big as Texas.

• B18: $45,521 – $71,055
• B20: $51,158 – $81,351
• B22: $57,614 – $93,138
• B24: $65,104 – $106,634

Tyler District Headquarters, 2709 WEST FRONT STREET, Tyler, 75702

Yes, 5 % of the time

Day shift. Mon‑Fri; 8‑5. On‑site only.

• Retirement Plans
• 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

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package.

• Assists with recommending policy and/or procedure changes.
• Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
• Assists in monitoring contractors' insurance certificates.
• Composes and transmits conditional award notices.
• Coordinates start‑work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• 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 testing and consultant qualifications.
• Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• All duties above and analyses, interprets legislation and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
• Assists with contract negotiations.
• Assists with recommending policy and/or procedure changes and solutions.
• Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.

• All duties above and acts as a consultant and provides technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
• Acts as a liaison with Regional Mobility Authorities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, districts, divisions and other state Department of Transportation agencies concerning contract administration systems.
• Analyzes, interprets legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.

• All duties above and develops plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
• Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares highly complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions,…