Construction Records Auditor I-II - Bryan District HQ

TxDOT’s Bryan District is looking for a detail-driven and motivated professional to join our Construction team as a Construction Records Auditor I or II! In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the integrity of our projects by auditing construction records, verifying contractor compliance, and helping train others along the way. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into details, solving problems, and making a real impact behind the scenes.

You’ll collaborate with a wide range of partners, from field staff to leadership, requiring strong communication skills, responsiveness, and confidence using computer systems and software. The ideal candidate thrives both independently and as part of a team, brings a logical approach to their work, and can adapt to changing priorities with a positive, flexible mindset.

If you’re ready to put your skills to work, grow your career, and contribute to one of the best highway systems in the nation, we encourage you to apply today!

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)
 

Audits construction project records; verifies contractor compliance with state and federal requirements and trains others. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Advises contractors' bookkeepers on record-keeping procedures.
• Assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records and may act as liaison with
  this agency.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• May serve as District DBE Coordinator.
• Monitors material testing requirements, results and reports for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Participates in meetings regarding contract administration.
• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates,
  change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
• Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business

Additional Duties for Construction Records Auditor II:

• Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.
• Performs final review of contracts.
• Represents the district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience: 

Construction Records Auditor I: No experience required.
Construction Records Auditor II: 1 year Record-keeping, bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience.
(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
 

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Governmental policies and procedures

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures

Proficient skill in: 

• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Maintaining a safe working environment

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively

Additional Competencies for Construction Records Auditor II:

Some knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• 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 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: Applicant Information: