Contract Specialist II - Construction Division

Texas Department of Transportation's Construction Division is looking for a Contract Specialist based in Austin, TX. This is a fast-paced position that coordinates with a team, but mostly works independently. There is a high flexibility in the employee setting their own pace to meet contractual obligations.

Requirements

• Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems and policy.
• Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
• Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, procurement documents, supplemental agreements, and contractor qualifications.
• Assists in monitoring contractors' insurance certificates.
• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters.
• Executes agreements and contracts.
• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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