Oversees and manages policy for advanced and complex contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations and ensuring compliance with policy, law and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Develops short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of maintenance contracts.
• Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares job aides for contract specialists and recordkeepers involved with maintenance contract administration.
• Makes presentations on technical topics at conferences and workshops and monitors statewide performance for compliance.
• Conducts training and schedules training statewide on maintenance contract administration.
• Oversees development, processing of awards, and execution steps of emergency contracts.
• Oversees the administration of maintenance contracts from contract development to completion, including contractor performance, payments, and closeout processes.
• Provides advanced technical and administrative support on issues related to contractor performance.
• May serve as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training; providing input on employees’ career conversations; approving employees’ leave requests to ensure operations coverage; and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.

Experience: 6 years of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with maintenance operations and maintenance contract administration and payment processes preferred
  
  

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Contract administration/management systems
• Contract billing procedures
  
  

Proficient skill in

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Developing and giving presentations
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Position Information

Do you have a passion about contract management or program management? TxDOT's Maintenance Division is seeking a contract administrator to support the statewide contracted maintenance program in areas of oversight, to include: review and oversight of routine maintenance contract development, contract award processes, contract administration support, statewide training support, and oversight of vendor payments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience presenting technical content to large audiences, and with maintenance operations and contract administration. This position is available to candidates who reside within the Austin, Abilene, Houston, and Bryan Districts. Candidates who reside within the Austin District will report to the TxDOT Stassney campus at 6230 E. Stassney Lane, Austin TX 78744; candidates who reside in the Houston District will report to the TxDOT office at 7303 Mesa Road, Houston TX 77028; candidates who reside in the Abilene District will report to the TxDOT office at 4250 N. Clack, Abilene TX 79601; and candidates who reside in the Bryan District will report to the TxDOT office at 2591 N. Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan TX 77803.

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)

Job

General Servs/Contracts/Purch

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

May 5, 2025, 9:09:57 AM

State Job Title/s

Contract Administration Mgr I

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information