Maintenance Contract Specialist I, II, or III - Maintenance Division

Interested in building a career in contract management?  TxDOT's Maintenance Division is seeking a contract specialist to assist in various aspects of contract oversight: preparing contracts for bid, reviewing contract data, and working with statewide partners to improve processes.  In this role, the ideal candidate will be familiar with maintenance activities and have experience in monitoring vendor contracts & performance.

This position is for Contract Specialist I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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)

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 I

• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, and statistics on maintenance contracts; writes routine and unique correspondence
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Contract Specialist II

All of the above and

• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions for both statewide lettings and district local lettings.
• Reviews and assists in approval and execution of state use program and emergency contracts.

Contract Specialist III

All of the above and

• Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels.
• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Assists districts with local letting reviews and provides training to districts on contract administration functions

Contract Specialist I

• Contract development and oversight
• Contract administration/management systems

Contract Specialist II

All of the above and:

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Communicate effectively
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Contract Specialist III

All of the above and:

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures

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

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