Texas Department of Transportation · 10 hours ago
Contract Specialist II or III
Saginaw, TX
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Contract Specialist II or III to perform complex contract duties, including developing, analyzing, and monitoring contracts. The role requires extensive collaboration with governmental officials and project managers to ensure compliance and address any issues with contracts.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels
Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports
Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements
Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution
Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions
Executes agreements and contracts
Issues release to work orders
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts
Reviews construction field changes and change order notices to determine if funding agreements or supplemental agreements are required
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
Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems
Assists with contract negotiations
Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
Serves as a project leader
Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
2 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting for Contract Specialist II
3 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting for Contract Specialist III
Valid driver's license
Benefits
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
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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