District Program Manager (Contract Administrator Manager) II: (Austin District))

TxDOT District Administration Program Manager
Lead. Strategize. Deliver Results.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence? TxDOT's Austin District is seeking a District Administration Program Manager II (Contract Administration Manager), based in Austin, TX. In this role, you'll drive the success of key district programs—from procurement and contracting to cross-department coordination and compliance oversight.

In this high-impact role, you’ll be the go-to expert for internal stakeholders, ensuring that district initiatives meet the standards set by the District Engineer and the Deputy District Engineer. You’ll lead with autonomy, manage complex projects, and shape the future of district administration.

Does this sound like you? Apply today!

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)

This position oversees and manages policy for highly-advanced 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 policies, laws, 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.

• Develops and implements management controls and oversight procedures.

• Develops methodologies, rules and procedures.

• Develops and implements short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts.

• Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Performs site visits to virtual staff work locations to oversee, monitor and ensure program quality control processes of projects.

• Oversees and provides advanced technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.

• Oversees studies or surveys to assess program outcomes and identify or forecast cost savings.

• Provides advanced 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 warrants.

• Serves 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. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 7 years contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Developing and giving presentations
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• 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
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

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

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